Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeCL
ApplianceDryer
A Samsung dryer showing CL is not broken. The display tells you that Child Lock is on, a feature meant to keep children from opening or running the machine. The panel buttons go dead while it is active, and certain models lock the door as well.
How to switch it off
The steps for switching it off are in Samsung’s own Child Lock guide.
dC, dE, dF: a door problem when the door will not shut or latch.
C1, CL1: a vent test result that only looks similar.
Samsung dryer repair if Child Lock is not the cause
Once Child Lock is ruled out, Samsung dryer repair can help in San Francisco and across the Bay Area; the number is (415) 969-6153. Have the model number ready and describe what the buttons or door are doing.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so CL may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Child Lock is on (not a fault); it disables control buttons and may lock the door.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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