For the Samsung Washer families covered by the source set, **CL** means **child lock state**. The first useful step is to preserve the exact characters and model number before power cycling the appliance. Samsung appliances monitor whether a function reaches an expected state within a certain sequence. When that check fails, the control can store or display a code even though the root cause may sit elsewhere in the same circuit. The recorded display form is **CL**. Search normalization stores it as **CL** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
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Child Lock state.
Model compatibility: Samsung can reuse or reformat codes across series and model years, so CL may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
For the Samsung Washer families covered by the source set, **CL** means **child lock state**. The first useful step is to preserve the exact characters and model number before power cycling the appliance. Samsung appliances monitor whether a function reaches an expected state within a certain sequence. When that check fails, the control can store or display a code even though the root cause may sit elsewhere in the same circuit. The recorded display form is **CL**. Search normalization stores it as **CL** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Important safety warning. Disconnect power and stop use for active leakage near electrical parts, smoke, burning smell, or repeated breaker trips. Do not bypass a safety device merely to see whether CL disappears.
Service is not automatically required. Request diagnosis only if the status cannot be cleared as designed or normal operation does not resume. If CL keeps returning, record the stage at which it reappears so the technician can test the child lock state path instead of replacing parts by guesswork.
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Child Lock state.
Resetting can clear a temporary state, not a persistent issue. If **CL** comes back, preserve the code and move to the safe checks or model-specific service path.
Because **CL** is not treated here as a conventional component failure, service is not automatically required. Clear or complete the documented mode and confirm that normal operation resumes.
Treat **CL** as a starting point, not a replacement instruction. Wiring, feedback signals, operating conditions, and electronic controls can mimic a failed component.
The same-looking code can be reused on another Samsung appliance family or reformatted by region/model year. Match the appliance type and exact model before applying a meaning. This page therefore keeps **Washer CL** separate from same-looking codes used by other Samsung appliance families.
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