Frigidaire · Washing machines
Frigidaire washer CL: The lid has remained open while Control Lock is active
THE SHORT ANSWER
The lid has remained open while Control Lock is active.
Frigidaire identifies CL with this condition: The lid has remained open while Control Lock is active.
Check whether Control Lock was intentionally enabled before treating CL as a latch fault.
Never defeat a lid interlock.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Symptoms to record
- CL appears on the appliance display.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
Use the normal power control.
What to noteThe current operation stops.
Follow the exact model’s button sequence in the owner manual.
What to noteThe lock indication clears and normal controls are available.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
Timing and scope
This support article describes a lid left open for more than 20 seconds with Control Lock active. CL can have other meanings on other appliance types.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Arrange service if CL persists or returns after the documented owner check.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Laundry top loading washer displaying Error Code CL lid opened more than 20 seconds with control lock activated.
Frigidaire · Manufacturer support · Checked
Code-specific explanation and owner troubleshooting — Frigidaire top-loading washers whose CL alert follows an open lid with Control Lock enabled.