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Frigidaire Washer Code CL: Lid Opened With Control Lock On

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Jordan Avery Written by Jordan Avery Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code CL
Appliance Washer
Quick answer

Frigidaire top loading washers show CL when the lid is left open past 20 seconds with Control Lock active. Power off and unlock.

Model compatibility: Frigidaire has used more than one control platform, so CL may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

Lid open more than 20 seconds with control lock activated.

CL on a top loading washer

This code belongs to top loading Frigidaire washers. It tells you the lid was left open for over 20 seconds while Control Lock was switched on.

Two steps

  1. Power off the unit.
  2. Deactivate the Control Lock feature, using the user manual for the exact method.

Washer codes to look at next

  • do or dr: door problem shown during normal operation
  • E11: fill time too long
  • E21: water not pumping out quickly enough

Frigidaire washer repair in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

For a washer installed more than 30 days ago, Frigidaire points to scheduling service. Frigidaire washer repair is offered in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas at (844) 455-3576. Mention CL, the model number and the unlocking you attempted.

Source: Frigidaire owner support: Laundry top loading washer displaying Error Code CL, lid opened more than 20 seconds with control lock activated

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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