LG Cycle Start Inhibition

Washer powers on but will not start any cycle; Start button beeps or nothing happens.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Door not locked, Child lock active, Faulty start/pause button, Control panel (UI) failure

Safety first: Unplug the washer before removing any panels.

Check display messages: Look for CL (child lock) or dE (door error) and resolve those first.
Confirm door lock: Close the door firmly and listen for the lock click when pressing Start.
Disable child lock: Hold the designated buttons for 3–5 seconds to clear CL.
Test other buttons: If some buttons do not respond, the UI board or touch panel may be faulty and require replacement.

Medium 3/5

LG Control Panel (User Interface Board)

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