On covered newer washers, CL can identify a Child Lock protective drain after the lid or door was opened with an unsafe water level. It is not automatically a pump fault.
Samsung washers whose own manual identifies the displayed code with the meaning below. Codes can differ by generation; this is not a universal parts diagnosis.
Wait for motion to stop and the door or lid to unlock. Water may be hot. Isolate power and follow the exact manual before any user filter maintenance. Never open a filter against a full drum, force a lock or bypass an interlock.
Compare the behavior
Protective draining has a recognizable trigger. That trigger distinguishes an intended Child Lock response from water disappearing during an otherwise normal closed-lid wash.
| Observed state | Interpretation / next step |
|---|---|
| Identify the protective-drain sequence | On covered newer washers, CL can identify a Child Lock protective drain after the lid or door was opened with an unsafe water level. It is not automatically a pump fault. |
| Unexpected draining without that trigger | Let protective draining finish and use the exact manual to change Child Lock. |
Code-specific checks
Identify the protective-drain sequence
Record the order: Child Lock on, lid opened, water drained, then CL. That sequence is stronger evidence for the documented state than a bare two-character display. Other models have different Child Lock indications, so check the manual rather than applying this explanation universally.
Let the safety action finish
Keep children away and let the protective action finish. Do not obstruct the drain or defeat the lid system to retain water. Samsung says the code can be cleared by turning the washer off and on or disabling Child Lock; the exact disabling controls are model-specific.
Unexpected draining without that trigger
If water leaves during ordinary closed-lid washing without that trigger, investigate the actual symptom rather than labeling all unexpected draining Child Lock. Record any separate fill or drain error.
If the warning returns
Let protective draining finish and use the exact manual to change Child Lock.
When to stop and get help
Only carry out maintenance permitted in your model’s manual. For service, note the full model number and suffix, displayed code, selected cycle and what happened during the checks. Leave internal wiring, gas components, pumps and safety devices to a qualified professional. A symptom alone does not identify a failed part.
Sources & references
- CL can follow Child Lock protective draining on newer models CL: Child Lock
Based on publicly available manuals, manufacturer support and the references listed here. We have not inspected or tested your appliance. Follow the instructions for your exact model; a guide cannot replace an in-person diagnosis.