CL
Kenmore · 796.41392 Elite Front-Load Washer
Child lock feature is activated. NOT a fault — user-activated safety feature. Press and hold Child Lock button for 3 seconds to deactivate.
Error CL on the Kenmore 796.41392 Elite Front-Load Washer means: Child Lock Active. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect and Repair Control Panel Child Lock Circuit” (medium difficulty, ~30 min, DIY cost: $5-$15). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer
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While many washer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $100-$150.
Door Open Error
Door Lock Error — Electrical
Door Lock Error — Switch
Door Boot Seal Mold/Mildew
Drain Pump Clogged
Drum Bearing Failure
Overflow Error — Too Much Water
Water Inlet Error — No Fill
The Kenmore 796.41392 Elite Front-Load Washer has 8 other known error codes:
Error code CL also appears on 1 other Kenmore model:
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