My dle2514W LG electric dryer is displaying a CL code (Child Lock) and the check filter light is flickering. Clothes are also coming out with static cling (never was a problem until now). I have cleaned the filter and held in the Child Lock button to try to turn it off. The Child Lock (while indicated on) does not seem to do anything.

CL is 'Child Lock'.

A CL code or CHILD/CONTROL LOCK reading on the dryer's display is not actually an error code, but rather an indication that the Child/Control Lock feature is active. For most models, press and hold the key labeled CHILD LOCK (secondary function) for 3 seconds to disable the Child Lock feature.
Oct 19, 2021

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Try buying a long handled short bristle cheap artist's brush and gently clean inside the housing. Probably a chunk of lint thinks it's found a new home.

the filter light is just a reminder. it is not connected to a sensor or anything. it is not the issue. the 'CL' code is the issue. CL means that the Child Lock is on. press and hold the child lock button for 3-5 seconds to turn off the child lock.

the clean filter just blinks at start of a cycle to remind you to clean it. there is no lint filter sensor or anything like that. it goes out after you program your cycle and hit start. if dryer is not coming on, there is another issue. any fault/error codes?

child lock is on

To enable the Child Lock feature: Press and hold RACK DRY and ANTI BACTERIAL for 2 seconds. A single DEEP Tone is heard, and CL is displayed. To unlock, press and hold RACK DRY and ANTI BACTERIAL for 2 seconds. The indicator light turns off.

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The Child Lock feature is activated and it can be deactivated by pressing and holding the DRY LEVEL button for 3 seconds or until the CL display is cleared.


Indicate the exact model number of the dryer if the control panel doesn't look like the one shown above or if no button with the small "PRESS & HOLD 3 SEC TO SET CHILD LOCK" (DRY LEVEL) marking is found.

Hi

CL means you have activated the child lock or it may have activated after some buttons were pressed. Try holding down the temperature and eco/rapid options together to turn off child lock. If this doesn't work then unplug the washer for 5minutes and try again.

Hope this helps...

Daniel

To unlock, press and hold DRY LEVEL for 3 seconds. The indicator light turns "off".

For model 2514; from LG manual:

Child Lock: Press and hold DRY LEVEL for 3 seconds. A single BEEP Tone is heard, and CL is displayed. To unlock, press and hold DRY LEVEL for 3 seconds. The indicator light turns off.

I had exactly the same problem with my newish LG dryer. I deduced that the dryer's computer essentially needed to be rebooted. I pulled the plug for a minute or so, then plugged it back in. It works perfectly now.