Bosch Washer error code
Bosch Washer Error CL
Error code requiring model-specific diagnosis
Child Lock Activated.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Check 1
To deactivate, press and hold the 'Start' button for three to five seconds.
- 2Check 2
On some models, press and hold a specific button combination (e.g., 'rpm' and 'finished in') as detailed in the user manual.
A quick explanation
What does CL mean?
Child Lock Activated.
The full model number matters. Appliances can show the same code while using different wiring, sensors, or control parts.
The answer you came for
How to fix Bosch washer error CL
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Step 1
1. Locate the 'Child Lock' button on your washer's control panel. It is often indicated by a key symbol or labeled clearly. 2. Press and hold the 'Child Lock' button for 3 to 5 seconds. 3. Observe the display panel. The child lock symbol (usually a key) should disappear, indicating it has been deactivated. 4. If the symbol persists, try pressing and holding the 'Spin' and 'Finish in' buttons simultaneously for about 3 seconds. 5. Once deactivated, you should be able to open the door and operate the washer normally. 6. Test the functionality by attempting to start a new cycle.
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How to Fix CL Error (Step-by-Step) Locate the ‘Child Lock’ button on your washer’s control panel. It is often indicated by a key symbol or labeled clearly. Press and hold the ‘Child Lock’ button for 3 to 5 seconds. Observe the display panel. The child lock symbol (usually a key) should disappear, indicating it has been deactivated. If the symbol persists, try pressing and holding the ‘Spin’ and ‘Finish in’ buttons simultaneously for about 3 seconds. Once deactivated, you should be able to open the door and operate the washer normally. Test the functionality by attempting to start a new cycle. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer Bosch Washer Error CL: Use the code or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm the actual symptom before ordering parts. Unplug the washer before touching wiring, the lock, the pump area, or the control panel. Check the door lock, drain filter, inlet supply, and visible harness connections before replacing controls. If the code returns during the same part of the cycle, match the repair path to that stage: fill, wash, drain, spin, lock, or control response. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch model number from the appliance tag. The same code can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. Likely Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch Washer part can vary by full model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Washer electronic control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for control and communication faults after wiring checks. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer electronic control board Washer user interface control panel Common replacement category: User interface / display board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for display, button, selector, or cycle-control faults. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer user interface control panel Washer drain pump assembly Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain, no-spin, and water-removal symptoms after filter checks. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer drain pump assembly Before ordering: match the part to the complete 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.
What may be causing it?
- The Child Lock feature has been activated, disabling the machine's controls.
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
No replacement part recommended for this code
The researched guidance for Bosch Washer error CL points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.
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