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Frigidaire Top-Load Washer Showing CL With the Lid Open and Control Lock On

CL on a Frigidaire top-load washer with a digital display means the lid has been open for more than 20 seconds while the Control Lock is on. Control Lock is a feature that locks the keys…

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Code: CL
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Frigidaire
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What CL means

CL on a Frigidaire top-load washer with a digital display means the lid has been open for more than 20 seconds while the Control Lock is on. Control Lock is a feature that locks the keys so a cycle cannot be changed by accident, and with it active the washer treats an open lid as a reason to stop and show CL. You will see the code when you lift the lid mid-cycle, or when a cycle will not start. It is a setting and lid message, not a failed part, and it clears once the lock is released.

Common causes of CL

Control Lock turned on
A lid left open for more than 20 seconds
A lid that does not register as closed

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Power the washer off. 2. Turn off the Control Lock feature, using the steps in your user manual. 3. Close the lid fully. 4. Power the washer back on and start the cycle again. 5. If the lid will not stay shut, check that nothing is caught under it.

! Why to stop there

If CL returns after the lock is off, we do not know whether the keys or the lid switch are involved.
We check the lid switch and the keypad behavior before replacing any part.
If a part is needed, the price is in writing before we replace it.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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CLCL questions

What is Control Lock?

It is a setting that locks the keys so the cycle is not changed by accident. When it is on, the washer may show CL if you open the lid for more than 20 seconds.

How do I turn off Control Lock?

The steps are in your user manual and depend on the control. If you cannot find them, call us and we walk you through what we can, or check the control on a visit.

Is CL a repair problem?

Usually not. If it stays on after the lock is off and the lid is closed, we check the lid switch. The price is written down before any part is replaced.

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Still unsure about CL?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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