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[LG Dryer error code] A CL error appears on the display or the select function button is not working

Troubleshooting Dryers, Washer Dryers 08/14/2025

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<p class="info-subject">Does the [CL] error appear on the display while the dryer is running?<br/>Are the buttons not working even when you try to select a function?</p>

<h2 class="tit">Causes and Symptoms</h2>

<li>The button lock function is enabled.</li>

<li>The select function button is pressed without selecting a dry cycle.</li>
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[CL] stands for [Control Lock], which is a safety feature that locks the function buttons of the dryer to prevent accidents, or a child controlling the dryer and causing a malfunction.<br/>
When the button lock function is enabled, the selected function will not work.<br/>
Pressing the select function button without dialing the preferred dry cycle will also stop the buttons from working.        </p>

<h3 class="sub-tit">Is the [Control Lock] button function enabled?</h3>
<p class="info-desc idt">➔ Find the button that unlocks the control lock function on each model and press it for 3 seconds.</p>        <p>
If the button lock feature is enabled while the dryer is running, there will be a notification sound as the [CL] indicator with the remaining drying time appears repeatedly on the display.<br/>
If this happens, pressing the buttons will not work. The button lock function needs to be disabled in order to operate the dryer.<br/>
Unlocking methods differ for each dryer model, so refer to the instructions below to disable the lock feature.        </p>

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<strong class="tip-tit">How to disable the button lock function for each model</strong>

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<strong>How to disable the button lock function for each model</strong>
<p>Model: RN (P) 1044 | Button: Shoe dry</p>                    <p>Model: RN1308 | Buttons: Dry Level + Dry Temperature → press for 3 seconds at the same time</p>                    <p>Model: RC9011 | Buttons: More Time + Less Time → press for 3 seconds at the same time</p>                    <p>Model: RH8WA/RH8SA | Button: Dry Level</p>                    <p>Model: RH9WA | Buttons: Eco Dry + Dry Level → press for 3 seconds at the same time</p>                    <p>Model: RH9 * GN * 9kg | Buttons: Tub Clean + Anti Crease→ press for 3 seconds at the same time</p>                    <p>Model: RH1 * * N * 14/16/17kg | Buttons: Time Dry + Drum Light → press for 3 seconds at the same time</p>                </div>
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If the button lock function is enabled, the lock function will continue even when the dryer is powered off and on again.<br/>
Ensure that the button lock feature is disabled before using the dryer.            </div>
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<h3 class="sub-tit">Was the select function button pressed without selecting a dry cycle?</h3>
<p class="info-desc idt">➔ Turn the cycle selection dial to select a dry cycle, and then press the select function button.</p>        <p>
Pressing the select function button without turning the dial will produce a ringing sound and the button will not work.<br/>
Make sure to turn on the dryer, select a cycle, and then select the function.        </p>
<p class="help-txt">This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.</p>    </div>

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