LG uses CL to show that the control-lock feature is preventing most panel buttons from changing the cycle.
What CL means
LG uses CL to show that the control-lock feature is preventing most panel buttons from changing the cycle.
What you may notice
- Most buttons do not respond
- CL appears on the display
- The power button may still work
- The washer otherwise operates normally
Most likely causes
- 01Control Lock was turned on
- 02A button was held accidentally
- 03The lock remains active between cycles
- 04The wrong button pair is being used
Safe checks, in order
Start with the simplest non-invasive check. Stop as soon as the error clears; repeated resets can hide a condition without correcting it.
Find the lock label
Look for a lock icon or Child Lock label beneath one or two buttons.
Hold the marked control
Use the exact button or pair and hold for the time stated in the model manual.
Wait for CL to clear
Release when the indicator changes.
Check the model guide
Button combinations vary, so do not guess repeatedly.
Know where to stop
Control Lock does not lock the washer door and is not a substitute for supervising children around appliances.
When to call a technician or support
Support is appropriate only if the documented button sequence will not disable CL or the controls are physically stuck.
When you call, have the exact product or vehicle model, model year where relevant, the complete code or symbol, and when it appeared.
Where this information came from
We use the manufacturer's current published guidance as the starting point, then organize it into a safer, beginner-friendly sequence.
LG USA Support — washer error-code list Source last checked August 16, 2026. Manufacturer instructions and model manuals take priority over this independent summary.