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Samsung Washing Machines - Child Lock 30/01/2015
The Child Lock function on the Samsung washer locks all the buttons on the machine, other than the power button, so that the wash cycle selected can’t be changed. In addition at the end of the wash cycle, if the Child lock is activated it automatically powers off the machine.
The child lock remains active, after the power is turned off or after disconnecting and reconnecting the machine from the mains. This is a safety feature that ensures that a child cannot tamper with the wash at any stage, even when it has finished.
However, a customer using this feature for the first time may believe that the machine has developed a fault because they can’t use the machine until the Child Lock has been de-activated.
Activating/Deactivating The Child Lock
- When active, the "Child Lock " indicator will light up (padlock symbol) on the front panel.
- To activate or deactivate the Child Lock function, hold down both the “Temp” and “Spin” buttons for 3 seconds, see the diagram below.
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Samsung Washing Machine Child Lock [Issues and Quick Solutions]
If you are having issues with the Samsung washing machine Child Lock feature, this guide is for you. we’ll be showing you how to use this feature on different types of Samsung washing machines.
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How To Use Child Lock In A Samsung Washing Machine
To activate the Samsung washing machine Child Lock feature, all you need to do is hold down the Temp and Rinse buttons simultaneously.
Release the buttons once you hear a chime. You will then see a padlock icon on your washer’s display. Some washer models actually have a Child Lock indicator among the control buttons.
You need to keep in mind that this method won’t work for all washers. Another way to activate Child Lock is to hold down the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Until the Child Lock indicator lights up.
If this method doesn’t work for your washing machine, please consult your user’s manual to learn how to activate Child Lock.
How To Deactivate Child Lock In A Samsung Washing Machine
To Deactivate the Samsung washing machine Child Lock feature, simply press the Rinse and Temp buttons at the same time.
Depending on your washer’s model, you may have to press Soil Level and Spin buttons. It is advised that you consult your owner’s manual if neither of this combinations work for you.
Hold the buttons down for about 7 seconds until the Child Lock indicator goes off.
Depending on your washer’s model, this will be a padlock icon on the display. Other models will have this indicator among the control buttons.
How To Unlock Child Lock In A Samsung Top Load Washing Machine
To deactivate a top loader Samsung washing machine Child Lock, press the Spin and Soil Level buttons at the same time. Hold the buttons for about 7 seconds until the Child Lock Indicator goes off.
How To Turn Off Child Lock On a Samsung Front Load Washer
The methods of controlling Child Lock vary depending on your washer’s model. However, we’ll be giving you the most common methods.
For most washing machines, you can turn Child Lock off by pressing and holding the Spin and Temp buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Another way to turn of the Child Lock feature is by simultaneously holding the Spin and Soil Level buttons for 3 seconds.
You can also try holding the + and – buttons if your washer has them. You should keep in mind that some washer models actually have a Child Lock button.
Note: If none of these methods worked for you, click here for more ways to deactivate Child Lock.
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How To Turn Off Samsung Ecobubble Washing Machine Child Lock
To turn off the Child Lock feature in a Samsung ecobubble washing machine, simply press the Temp and Spin buttons simultaneously.
Hold the buttons down for 3 seconds until the you hear a chime.
The Child Lock indicator should then light up.
Samsung Washing Machine Child Lock Flashing
If the Child Lock indicator on your Samsung Washing machine is blinking, this indicates that the Child Lock is activated. Once Child Lock is turned off, the light will go off.
How To Turn Off Child Lock On a Samsung VRT Washer
To deactivate the Child Lock feature on your Samsung VRT washer, press the Spin and Soil Level buttons at the same time, and hold for 3 seconds. The Child Lock indicator will then go off.
How To Turn Off Samsung Digital Inverter Washing Machine Child Lock
To turn off the Child Lock feature on your Samsung digital inverter washing machine, press the Rinse and Spin buttons at the same time. Hold the buttons down for about 3 seconds until you hear a chime.
Child lock on Samsung washing machine
Young children are very curious and constantly explore all household appliances in the house: they press the buttons on the control panel, turn the switches.
Particular attention is drawn to the automatic washing machine, which makes noise during operation, various lights on it glow and flash. How to protect the machine from the interference of kids? Let's figure out how to block the tidy so that the child does not accidentally turn off the wash in the middle of the cycle.
Protective mode activation
It's actually quite easy to enable the child lock option on your Samsung washing machine. After starting, the “tidy” will stop responding to any touch. The key combination to activate the protective mode will vary depending on the model of the washer. A hint can be found in the instructions for the equipment.
The instructions for the washing machine tell you which keys you need to hold down to activate the "child" mode.
You can also understand how to activate the option by looking at the control panel. The keys responsible for turning on the function are usually indicated by either a lock symbol or a child's face icon.
nine0013 To activate the lock, you must simultaneously hold down the desired buttons for 3-5 seconds and hold them until a beep sounds. You can disable the "children's" mode in the same way.
Here are some examples of how the child protection option is enabled on different models of Samsung washing machines.
- On this machine, you can start the option by holding down the "+" and "-" delayed start buttons. Just these keys are interconnected by a padlock with the image of a child's face. nine0020
- WW70J52E04WD and WF8590NF. You can lock the control panel from children on these Samsung models by simultaneously pressing the "Temperature" and "Rinse" keys.
- In this situation, the lock is activated by simultaneously pressing the "Spin" and "Option" buttons. The keys are interconnected with a lock symbol with a child's face.
- The function can be started and deactivated using the "Rinse" and "Spin" buttons.
As you can see, activating the "children's" mode is quite simple.
It is only necessary to find the keys responsible for its inclusion. In the vast majority of cases, these are two buttons on the control panel located side by side. nine0003
Symbols on the screen
Having figured out how to start the protective “children's” mode, it is better to immediately find out what other symbols on the control panel stand for. Knowing all the capabilities of your washing machine, you can use it much more efficiently. Selected functions can help you save time and improve the quality of your wash.
- Basin with Roman unit (I). This symbol indicates the prewash programme. The indicator will light only when the corresponding mode is started. nine0020
- Basin with Roman deuce (II). Indicates the main wash. The LED will light up when any of the modes programmed in the memory of the machine is started. An exception is cases when a separate program “Rinse” or “Spin” is turned on.
- A basin with water and linen painted inside.
Rinse function pointer. When the main cycle is completed, the machine will automatically switch to rinsing clothes. At this stage, clean water with conditioner will begin to flow into the tank (if it was poured into the powder container before washing). nine0020 - Spiral - Spin option icon. This is the final stage of the cycle. The indicator will turn on when the rinsing process is completed. Exceptions are cases when the user disables the function in advance by setting the “No spin” command.
These are the main washing steps. Also on the dashboard of Samsung cars there are many other icons symbolizing various options. With their help, you can increase the efficiency of the standard cycle.
- Image of T-shirt and bubbles. Symbolizes the famous EcoBubble feature. If you start the option, the foam-liquid solution generator is activated. It will begin to saturate the water in the tank with oxygen, due to which detergents will dissolve faster, thereby better coping with dirt.
Bubble washing allows you to remove the most difficult stains from fabrics. nine0020 - The iron symbol indicates the "Easy ironing" option. The rotation of the drum will be smoother, softer, so wrinkles and creases will not appear on things.
- Basin with Roman unit (I). This is the familiar prewash symbol. When you plan to run this program, be sure to put the powder into the extra compartment of the detergent drawer.
- T-shirt with "blot". Intensive cleaning mode. The option is useful in cases where laundry with old, stubborn stains is loaded into the machine. It is important to understand that this addition will increase the standard program execution time. nine0020
- The basin of water symbolizes the "soak" option. This function will be useful when washing things with old, stubborn stains.
On the panel of washing machines with a drying function, there will be additional buttons responsible for activating this mode. Depending on the model of the machine, the list of user options will vary.
There is also a subset of symbols representing various additions. They enhance the user-friendliness of the automatic machine. Let's talk about what icons we are talking about. nine0003
- Watch. This is the symbol for the delayed start timer. You can instruct the washing machine to start washing not at the moment, but after a certain time, for example, after one, two or twelve hours.
- Drum with "light". It symbolizes the possibility of self-cleaning of the inner surface of the “centrifuge”. If the tank becomes heavily clogged, the Eco Clean indicator will light up, usually once every 1-2 months. This will be a kind of hint to the user.
Self-cleaning of the drum is necessary to prevent the formation and growth of mold on its surface and the accumulation of dirt there.
- Crossed speaker. By pressing certain buttons for 3-5 seconds, you can turn off the sound of the washing process. On different Samsung models, the keyboard shortcut will be different.
- Key symbol on the display. This is the automatic washer door lock indicator. If the picture lights up, it means that the hatch is closed tightly and the system is tight. nine0020
Also on the display of the washing machine there are always wash time indicators. In addition, the degree of water heating, the speed of rotation of the “centrifuge” during the spin cycle and the number of rinsing stages can be displayed.
The remaining washing time is displayed in the center of the display. Throughout the cycle, it will be constantly adjusted downward. If a fault is detected during operation and the process cannot continue, the display will show an error code corresponding to the fault. nine0014
To decipher what happened to the machine, just look at the instructions for washing equipment. The user manual states which code indicates which breakdown.
Some Samsung models also display the washing temperature on the digital screen. It is highlighted above the basin icon with a "snowflake".
You can adjust the degree by pressing the Temp button. If the lower symbol is lit, it means that things are “spinning” in cold water, the heating element does not heat the liquid. nine0003
The number of rinses is displayed above the bowl with a wavy line. The user will be able to set up to five additional cycles. The quantity depends on the specific Samsung model.
The spiral symbol also lights up on the electronic display when the spin cycle is started. The number of rotations of the drum in this mode is written above the image. If a crossed out icon is displayed, the No Spin feature is activated.
Having dealt with the main symbols on the dashboard and the LED display of the washing machine, you can easily control the intelligence of the machine. nine0003
The digital display, although quite compact, contains all the information about the washing progress. Looking at the screen, it is easy to understand how long the machine will still work, whether additional options are enabled, what stage of the process the washing machine is currently performing.
With the help of the scoreboard, the machine seems to “talk” with the user.
Some automatic Samsung cars also have a program switch knob on the dash. By rotating the selector, you can turn on the desired one, for example, "Delicate wash", "Silk", "Sportswear", etc. On some models, the modes are selected with a special key. nine0003
Washing machine does not respond to buttons and sensor - what to do
What should I do if the washing machine does not respond to pressing a button? In the article we will give step-by-step instructions, tell you whether it is possible to repair or replace the buttons with your own hands.
Washing machine electronics are the most vulnerable part. This applies to the control panel and buttons on it. The keys are constantly exposed to the user, powder, rinse aid gets on them, which leads to failure to work.
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Causes and signs of failure
How to determine the cause of the malfunction by external signs:
- The start button does not turn on. When pressed, the machine does not react in any way.
- Pressing the "Start" key causes the LED to light up, then nothing happens.
- When the On/Off button is selected, all lights start to flash.
Why the buttons don't work:
- Strong pressure on the buttons causes them to sink over time. nine0020
- Detergent that has entered the panel may be the cause of the failure. As a result, the keys stick.
- The contacts leading from the electronic board to the buttons are broken.
Please note! If, after purchasing and installing the washer, the power button does not work, the reason is a factory defect. Contact warranty service.
The most frequently broken buttons are those that are subject to frequent impact.
These are the Start, Pause, program selection buttons. Also, the rotary selector fails. nine0003
Troubleshooting, troubleshooting
Before looking for the cause of a malfunction, disconnect the machine from the network and communications. Start checking with the simplest element, which does not require disassembly of the machine.
Voltage problems
It happens that you try to start the washer, but nothing happens. It is not necessary to immediately contact the service, perhaps your electricity is turned off. In this case, you just need to wait for it to resume.
There are also power surges in the network itself. If the voltage level is too low or vice versa exceeds 220 volts, then the washing machine will not work. To check your guess, take a multimeter, set the toggle switch to voltage measurement mode. Attach one probe to the COM jack in the socket, the other to the VΩmA jack.
Please note! Network problems can occur if your neighbors use high-powered equipment.
If you find problems with the network, then you need the help of an electrician. nine0003
Extension cable defective
It is recommended to connect the washing machine directly to the mains. But if you use an extension cord, choose a quality device with overload protection.
Carefully inspect wiring for burns or melted plastic. If outwardly everything is in order, connect another device (lamp, charger) through the extension cord and check its operation. If the device does not work, replace the adapter.
Door lock unlocked
If the door lock is not locked, the wash will not start because there is a risk of water leakage. Try to press the door tighter - if it does not come out, the lock may be broken. In this case, check the hole that the lock tongue enters. Maybe there was debris in there.
Also check the lock itself:
- Open the door.
- Remove the two bolts that secure the UBL lock.
- Bend the sunroof sealing rubber and remove the clamp.
- Put your hand behind the housing, remove the lock and disconnect the wiring. nine0020
You can check the lock with a multimeter. We wrote more about this in previous articles. If there is a malfunction, then the part cannot be repaired, a complete replacement is needed.
Interference filter does not work
Since the washing machine is a powerful device, its design includes an FPS filter that suppresses interference. Thanks to him, other appliances in the kitchen (TV, radio) do not interfere.
You can check the operation of the filter as follows:
- Unplug the washer.
- Remove the two screws that secure the top cover.
- Slide it away from you and remove it from the body.
- You will notice a filter near the wall in the corner. It looks like this:
- Inspect wiring and part surface. As a result of a power surge, the filter could swell, and the wires could melt, burn.
- After disconnecting the wiring and unscrewing the fastening screw, remove the filter from the housing.
- FPL contacts are called by a multimeter. nine0020
The power button in the washing machine does not work
From the noise filter, the wiring leads directly to the "Start" key. Without closing the top cover, check the button contacts. If there is no external damage, ring two wires with a multimeter - phase and zero. To do this, turn on the button to understand whether it connects the contact or not.
This wiring arrangement - from the filter to the "Start" key - is typical for early brands of washing machines. In modern models, the wiring leads directly to the control module. Therefore, the electronic unit is checked next. nine0139
Faulty control board
Checking the command device is not an easy task. It's best not to do this on your own. All elements and contacts of the board are checked with a multimeter in a certain order.
Therefore, if there is a suspicion of its breakdown, contact the service center.
The machine does not respond at all to pressing the buttons
What if the panel does not work except for the On/Off button? Are all the buttons broken? No. Most likely, "Protection from children" was installed. nine0208
Disconnecting the machine from the mains will not help to remove the lock. It is necessary to simultaneously press the "Spin" and "Function" keys. Check that the lock is no longer displayed on the display.
What to do if the sensor does not work
If the touch buttons on the panel of Ariston, LG and other washing machines do not work, then they need a complete replacement. You can purchase the touch panel separately and install it in place of the old one.
Most often, sensors fail due to high humidity in the room or when liquid detergents get in. It is advisable not to install such equipment in the bathroom, since its electronics are very “delicate”.
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How to replace the buttons of the washing machine
Is it possible to replace the buttons of the washing machine with your own hands, or is it necessary to call the master? The answer is unambiguous - you can. Proceed in sequence:
- Before starting work, unplug the washing machine from the mains.
- Dispenser tray needs to be removed. Pull it towards you while pressing the latch in the center.
- After removing the screws at the back, slide the top cover away from you and set it aside.
- Unscrew the screws that are located behind the dispenser tray.
- If there are screws on the other side of the panel, remove them.
- Release the plastic latches using a flathead screwdriver.
- Before you disconnect the wiring, take a picture of the location of the connectors. This way you can connect them correctly.
- After removing the panel from the case, you can see its components. This is the panel housing and the control unit, which is mounted on latches.
- Release the latches and set the control board aside. nine0020
- You can now see the buttons.
- All keys and selector are removable with a simple push from the outside, so changing them is not difficult. The design is very simple, the buttons simply click on certain areas of the board. Therefore, the board is checked without fail.
After removing the old elements, start installing new ones. All you need is your hands and a screwdriver to do this. Then the electronic module is put in place, the latches are latched and the wiring is connected. nine0003
If during disassembly you find that debris, powder, gel got into the button connectors, try to clean them and check again. You may not need to purchase new parts.
Is it necessary to repair the control panel
Before repairing the panel, did you think: is it necessary to change all the elements because of one button? The question is which key is not functional.
