How to Fix Samsung Dryer Error CL

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Error Code: CL Difficulty: Moderate

Problem: Child Lock activated

How to Fix CL Error

The Child Lock feature has been activated, disabling most buttons.
To deactivate, press and hold the two specific buttons indicated on your control panel for 3 seconds. This is often a combination like ‘Temp’ and ‘Time’ or ‘Wrinkle Prevent’. Look for a small lock icon or text indicating the correct buttons.

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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