The CL message means that the Control Lock (or Child Lock) feature is enabled. This prevents any of the buttons changing a setting or starting a cycle with a pet/sibling in the dryer. This is useful if you are cleaning the dryer control panel or have small children.
Kenmore dryers are built by several manufacturers. Without the model number, including the three digit prefix, it's impossible to determine the button or buttons that toggle the feature on or off. However, there is usually a notation in a small font on the appropriate key or in the middle of a line between two key pads. This notation could be a small padlock symbol or a child's face. Other notations could be the words "child lock" or "control lock". If it's a single key, you need to press and hold for 3-5 seconds to toggle the lock. When it's a key combination, you need to press and hold both keys.
For some Samsung manufactured dryers, you press and hold Time and Temperature. These might have a prefix of 592.
Some LG dryers use the Easy Iron button. (Look for a prefix of 796.) Some GE dryers use the Dry Level and Temp buttons.
See
http://www.appliance411.com/parts/sears.shtml for a manufacturer prefix list.
Please add a comment with the model number to get the specific key or key combination needed to deactivate the CL feature. Most dryers will remember the Child Lock state even after a power outage.
I hope this helps.
Cindy Wells
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