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LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam CL Error Fix: Child Lock Active

Child Lock enabled — not an error. Press and hold Child Lock button for 3 seconds to deactivate.

Low severity2 fixes available✨ Free fix available

Quick Answer

Error CL on the LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam means: Child Lock Active. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect Control Panel for Stuck Buttons or Faulty Child Lock Switch” (medium difficulty, ~30 min, DIY cost: $0-$10). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.

Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dryer

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When to Call a Professional

While many dryer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:

The repair involves electrical wiring, gas lines, or refrigerant
You've tried the top-ranked fix and the error persists
You smell gas, see sparking, or notice water leaking
The repair requires specialized tools you don't have
Your appliance is still under manufacturer warranty

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $100-$150.

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DLG7301WE 7.3 cu. ft. Smart Gas Dryer with Sensor Dry

dryer · 2 fixes

LDPH7972S Top Control Smart Dishwasher with QuadWash Pro and Dynamic Dry

dishwasher · 2 fixes

LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam

dishwasher · 2 fixes

WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360

washer · 2 fixes

WT7150CW 5.0 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with TurboDrum

washer · 2 fixes

Other LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam Error Codes

BELT WORN

Belt Wear/Breakage

2 fixes

d75

Exhaust Duct 75% Blocked

2 fixes

d80

Exhaust Duct 80% Blocked

2 fixes

d90

Exhaust Duct 90% Blocked

2 fixes

d95

Exhaust Duct 95% Blocked

2 fixes

DRUM ROLLERS WORN

Drum Roller Bearing Wear

Motor Start Error

Heating Element Failure

2 fixes

People Also Ask About LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam Error CL

What does error code CL mean on a LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam?

Error code CL on the LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam means: Child Lock Active. Child Lock enabled — not an error. Press and hold Child Lock button for 3 seconds to deactivate.

How do I fix error code CL on my LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam?

The most successful fix is "Inspect Control Panel for Stuck Buttons or Faulty Child Lock Switch" (medium difficulty, ~30 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $0-$10. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

Is error code CL on a LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam serious?

This error is rated low severity. It is generally not urgent and can often be resolved with a simple DIY fix.

Can I fix LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam error CL myself?

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Inspect Control Panel for Stuck Buttons or Faulty Child Lock Switch") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 30 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips #2 screwdriver, Multimeter, Isopropyl alcohol, Cotton swabs.

How much does it cost to repair LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam error CL?

DIY cost: $0-$10. Professional repair typically costs $100-$150. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

What other error codes does the LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam have?

The LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam has 8 other known error codes, including: BELT WORN (Belt Wear/Breakage), d75 (Exhaust Duct 75% Blocked), d80 (Exhaust Duct 80% Blocked), d90 (Exhaust Duct 90% Blocked), d95 (Exhaust Duct 95% Blocked), and 3 more.

Which other LG models have the CL error?

Error code CL also appears on 5 other LG models: DLG7301WE 7.3 cu. ft. Smart Gas Dryer with Sensor Dry, LDPH7972S Top Control Smart Dishwasher with QuadWash Pro and Dynamic Dry, LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam, WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360, WT7150CW 5.0 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with TurboDrum. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.

What other error codes does the LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam have?

The LG DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam has 8 other known error codes:

BELT WORN — Belt Wear/Breakage (2 fixes)
d75 — Exhaust Duct 75% Blocked (2 fixes)
d80 — Exhaust Duct 80% Blocked (2 fixes)
d90 — Exhaust Duct 90% Blocked (2 fixes)
d95 — Exhaust Duct 95% Blocked (2 fixes)
DRUM ROLLERS WORN — Drum Roller Bearing Wear (2 fixes)
E13 — Motor Start Error (2 fixes)
ELEMENT BURNED OUT — Heating Element Failure (2 fixes)

Which other LG models have the CL error?

Error code CL also appears on 5 other LG models:

DLG7301WE 7.3 cu. ft. Smart Gas Dryer with Sensor Dry (dryer) · 2 fixes
LDPH7972S Top Control Smart Dishwasher with QuadWash Pro and Dynamic Dry (dishwasher) · 2 fixes
LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam (dishwasher) · 2 fixes
WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 (washer) · 2 fixes
WT7150CW 5.0 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with TurboDrum (washer) · 2 fixes

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