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Samsung Washer CL: Official Meaning and Checks

Routine checkStart with the safe checks below.

Direct answer

What CL means

Official Samsung material describes CL as On newer models, CL displays when Child Lock mode has drained water from the tub (when Child Lock is on, the tub water level is unsafe, and the door was opened). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.

Before you begin

Safety first

Not applicable (normal state).

  • Record the complete displayed code and the full model number before clearing the display.
  • Disconnect power before touching a user-accessible filter, hose, burner, or electrical connection.
  • Stop using the equipment if it leaks, smells burned or of gas, smokes, sparks, or trips a breaker.

Does this guide apply?

Region
United States
Product family
Samsung front-load washing machines with a digital display; models without a digital display show error codes as blinking-light combinations
Scope note
The cited source scope is Samsung front-load washing machines with a digital display; models without a digital display show error codes as blinking-light combinations. Confirm the complete model number before applying the guidance; an empty model list does not imply all models.

Common paths to check

These are source-backed possibilities, not probability estimates for your specific unit.

  • 01 Official source meaning: On newer models, CL displays when Child Lock mode has drained water from the tub (when Child Lock is on, the tub water level is unsafe, and the door was opened).

Decision path

Safe checks, in order

  1. 1

    Confirm code and model scope

    Compare the complete display and full model number with the cited manufacturer page or manual before applying any troubleshooting instruction.

    Expected: The official source explicitly covers the displayed code and product family.

    If not resolved: Contact manufacturer support with the full model and serial number.

  2. 2

    Follow the official owner checks

    Turn the washer off and back on, or turn off Child Lock.

    Expected: Only the user-accessible condition identified by the official source is corrected.

    If not resolved: Stop repeated resets and arrange qualified service if the code returns or the source directs service.

Reset and test

  1. Yes (power off/on or disable Child Lock).

Important: A reset may clear the display but cannot repair the underlying condition; follow only the exact model-specific manufacturer procedure.

Escalation point

Stop and arrange service when

  • Not applicable (normal state).
  • The equipment leaks, smells burned or of gas, smokes, sparks, overheats, or trips a breaker.

Official sources

We paraphrase manufacturer material and show the publication scope so you can verify it.

  1. Washing machine displays an error code (SW1) - Full error-code list (water level/leakage, filling, hot/cold, drain, overflow, buttons, voltage, door, detergent drawer, suds, Add… Samsung · CL · accessed 2026-08-08

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