Amana Washer error code
Amana Washer Error CL
Control Lock Activated
Control Lock Activated
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Identify that the ‘CL’ code means the Control
Identify that the ‘CL’ code means the Control Lock (or Child Lock) feature is currently active, preventing any button inputs.
- 2To deactivate the lock, you must press and
To deactivate the lock, you must press and hold a specific button or combination of buttons.
- 3Look for a button on the control panel
Look for a button on the control panel that has a small lock icon next to it, such as ‘Cycle Signal’ or ‘Extra Rinse’.
A quick explanation
What does CL mean?
Control Lock Activated
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How to fix Amana washer error CL
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Identify that the ‘CL’ code means the Control
Identify that the ‘CL’ code means the Control Lock (or Child Lock) feature is currently active, preventing any button inputs.
- 2
To deactivate the lock, you must press and
To deactivate the lock, you must press and hold a specific button or combination of buttons.
- 3
Look for a button on the control panel
Look for a button on the control panel that has a small lock icon next to it, such as ‘Cycle Signal’ or ‘Extra Rinse’.
- 4
Press and hold this specific button for 3
Press and hold this specific button for 3 to 5 seconds.
- 5
Watch the display screen for the ‘CL’ code
Watch the display screen for the ‘CL’ code to disappear.
- 6
Once the code is gone, the controls are
Once the code is gone, the controls are unlocked, and you can now operate the washer normally.
- 7
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix CL Error (Step-by-Step) Identify that the ‘CL’ code means the Control Lock (or Child Lock) feature is currently active, preventing any button inputs. To deactivate the lock, you must press and hold a specific button or combination of buttons. Look for a button on the control panel that has a small lock icon next to it, such as ‘Cycle Signal’ or ‘Extra Rinse’. Press and hold this specific button for 3 to 5 seconds. Watch the display screen for the ‘CL’ code to disappear. Once the code is gone, the controls are unlocked, and you can now operate the washer normally. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Amana Washer Focused repair path: washer fill, drain, spin, lock, pressure, motor, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Unplug the washer for one minute, then restart only to confirm whether the same code returns after a clean power cycle. Check load balance, detergent level, supply valves, inlet screens, drain hose height, and the drain path before replacing electronic parts. Inspect the lid or door lock, strike, harness, and connector if the symptom involves start, lock, or spin behavior. Match the timing of the fault to the likely part path: inlet valve, pressure sensor, drain pump, motor, lock assembly, wiring, or control. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Amana washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Whirlpool washer drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer drain pump Whirlpool washer water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: fill, slow-fill, and valve-related symptoms after supply checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer water inlet valve Whirlpool washer control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: repeating control or communication faults after connector checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer control board Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana washer model number on the appliance tag. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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