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LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 CL Error Fix: Child Lock Active

Child Lock engaged — NOT an error. All buttons disabled except Power. 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 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 means: Child Lock Active. The top-ranked community fix is “Deactivate Child Lock via Control Panel” (easy difficulty, ~5 min, DIY cost: $0). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.

Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer

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When to Call a Professional

While many washer 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: $0.

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dryer · 2 fixes

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

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LDT7808SS Top Control Smart Dishwasher with TrueSteam

dishwasher · 2 fixes

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

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Other LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 Error Codes

Current Error (Overcurrent)

2 fixes

CONTROL BOARD FAIL

Control Board Failure

2 fixes

Door Open Error

2 fixes

dE1

Door Lock Circuit Error

2 fixes

dE2

Door Lock — Unexpected Activation

2 fixes

DOOR SEAL MOLD

Door Boot Seal Mold/Mildew

2 fixes

DRAIN PUMP CLOG

Drain Pump Filter Clog

2 fixes

Water Overfill Error

2 fixes

People Also Ask About LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 Error CL

What does error code CL mean on a LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360?

Error code CL on the LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 means: Child Lock Active. Child Lock engaged — NOT an error. All buttons disabled except Power. Press and hold Child Lock button for 3 seconds to deactivate.

How do I fix error code CL on my LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360?

The most successful fix is "Deactivate Child Lock via Control Panel" (easy difficulty, ~5 minutes). This fix costs nothing. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

Is error code CL on a LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 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 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 error CL myself?

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Deactivate Child Lock via Control Panel") is rated easy difficulty and takes about 5 minutes. Tools needed: .

How much does it cost to repair LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 error CL?

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

What other error codes does the LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 have?

The LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 has 8 other known error codes, including: CE (Current Error (Overcurrent)), CONTROL BOARD FAIL (Control Board Failure), dE (Door Open Error), dE1 (Door Lock Circuit Error), dE2 (Door Lock — Unexpected Activation), and 3 more.

Which other LG models have the CL error?

Error code CL also appears on 5 other LG models: DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam, 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, 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 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 have?

The LG WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360 has 8 other known error codes:

CE — Current Error (Overcurrent) (2 fixes)
CONTROL BOARD FAIL — Control Board Failure (2 fixes)
dE — Door Open Error (2 fixes)
dE1 — Door Lock Circuit Error (2 fixes)
dE2 — Door Lock — Unexpected Activation (2 fixes)
DOOR SEAL MOLD — Door Boot Seal Mold/Mildew (2 fixes)
DRAIN PUMP CLOG — Drain Pump Filter Clog (2 fixes)
FE — Water Overfill Error (2 fixes)

Which other LG models have the CL error?

Error code CL also appears on 5 other LG models:

DLEX3900W 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with TurboSteam (dryer) · 2 fixes
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
WT7150CW 5.0 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with TurboDrum (washer) · 2 fixes

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