How to remove child lock
removal - How do you remove the stick-on child safety locks from appliances?
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I have a few stick-on child safety locks, such as this one found on Amazon.
When it comes time to remove them, what should I do to avoid destroying the finish on the appliances? They are stuck on really well and won't budge by hand.
- child-safety
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Try removing it first without removing the foam backing. You can dissolve the foam backing with constant application of WD-40 and scrubbing with a wet wash cloth. We had put some of that foam sticky tape on an old apartment door once and I found that by spraying it with WD-40 and scrubbing it, I was able to remove the foam tape and residue easily without removing any underlying paint or finish.
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I had these on painted wooden cabinet doors. I slid dental floss behind the plastic part which cut the plastic latch off, leaving the foam adhered to the door. Then I peeled the foam off by hand and it did no damage. I couldn't believe how easy it was! I thought it was stuck for good.
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If the adhesive is 3M VHB (Very High Bond), which I think is what they use for the 'command strips', and it doesn't have a foam backing on it, you can just put firm pressure on it to try to twist it. Hold it there under pressure, and it'll slowly release and pop loose after a few seconds.
If it's foam backed, this won't work, as the foam will absorb the force, keeping it from being applied to the adhesive.
Depending on the condition of the surface, how well the surface was prepped, and how long it's been left on (which I'm guessing is months), it's possible it might damage things -- I've had a number of times when I've taken paint off of walls with the stuff.
Hard plastics and shinier finishs seem to hold up, so most appliances should be okay.
I used the hair dryer to soften the glue then scraped it off. It worked well but then I noticed my laminate cabinets started to bulge where I had heated it up! Something to be wary of if using the hair dryer method.
I inserted a flat head screwdriver and gently and slowly pulled forward until it gave way. If you don't tools hard/fast, the plastic clip will snap.
Wappa Baby child proof door lever lock. The devices were attached to Andersen outside factory painted doors, and were affixed to the doors for three weeks. I manually pried the unlocked device by pulling on the swivel part. Start slowly, it will pop right off. I did three locks, 10 seconds each. BTW, the locks worked very well for us.
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I used the pointed end to a bottle cap opener and used it to pry off the base. An old fashion can opener the one that is pointed and makes a triangle opening.
Separate the two top and bottom as if you were opening the drawer. The bottom piece has a square shape where the top snaps into. I used a metal bottle opener the pointed end and pried it off my cabinet drawer. It worked and took off the sticky part too. It worked so well I was able to reuse the latch and place it in the correct spot on the cabinet drawer. The first time I placed one I placed incorrectly on my drawer. The top was on my first drawer and the bottom was on my second drawer. Did not like this set up. Now the top is on the side of the drawer where the wall is and the bottom is on the drawer itself. My son can't get into this drawer.
Use a sharp toothless knife to cut the sticky part slowly. Takes 1 minute each
Use a hair dryer to soften the glue/backing and a paint scraper to pry/push the glue off.
The kind we had there was a very thin foam stuck to cabinet drawer.
All I did was stick a butter knife (blunt end) behind the lock and popped/pryed it off. The foam could then be fairly easily peeled off by pushing with a finger and rolling up and off.
If a large piece of foam was left it was easier because you could get a hold of and edge and slowly peel it off. Clean up by just using a finger and rubbing over what was left and it will roll up to something that can be picked off. Final clean up using goo-off on a rag and sort of polish off any residue. All this done with out making a mess by spraying with WD-40 or using a lot of Goo-Off.
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Thanks for everyones suggestions. Based on what you said, I removed the hard plastic portion of the lock. Then I used goo gone to soak the foam backing. After a minute I put high heat on the foam with a hair dryer and then took a wooden cuticle stick and scraped off the foam and glue. It took a little time but no harm came to my stainless steel ovens.
DONT USE WD 40 ON FINISHED WOOD! Used a large metal table spoon or serving spoon and wedged between gap in plastic and foam and used as lever and fulcrum.
Came right off then saturated foam with liquid gold and let sit. Foam came right off and didnt hurt finish
I was able to use dental floss to "saw" off the plastic parts, then used a plastic scraper to scrape off the foam and most of the adhesive. Then I used Goo Gone to clean off what was left. Looks perfect!
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How do you unlock a child lock on a car door?
I want to get rid of the child lock on a car door because my kids are older now.
How to disable a child lock on the front and rear car doors?
Liz Jenson · Answered on Nov 29, 2021
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can unlock a child lock on a car door using a few different methods depending on the type of system you have.
If you have an electronic locking system, disable them using a switch. You can find the switch either on your dashboard or on the armrests of the front doors. If you can’t find the switch in your car, check your owner’s manual to find the exact location in your car.
If you don’t have an electronic locking system, open the back passenger door of your car and switch it to an unlocked position. Repeat the process for both rear doors.
This will work for most cars, but some cars have model-specific steps to disable child safety locks. If these two methods don’t work for you, check your owner’s manual to see if the instructions differ.
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Child lock on LG washing machine
It is well known that child lock on LG washing machine is not uncommon.
It is difficult to find a model of an LG machine that would not be equipped with this useful feature. Meanwhile, there are housewives who do not know how to turn on child protection and how to turn it off later. It is for them that we have published this article. We hope it will be useful.
How does blocking work?
If you decide to try a child lock on your LG washing machine, you first need to understand how it works. Based on the name of the function, the child lock during washing locks the control panel of the machine by pressing a key combination. Having launched the desired washing program, the hostess presses these keys. After that, she may not be afraid that a small child will come up to the washing machine and start randomly pressing the buttons and turning the program switch knob. The panel will not work. nine0003
When the washing program is over, the hostess will be able to unlock and safely turn off the machine. The manufacturer, advertising this function, emphasizes the fact that the child will not be able to spoil the machine or interrupt the wash, but in our opinion this is cunning.
The child lock paralyzes the operation of the following control panel elements:
- program switch knobs;
- stop/start buttons;
- "spin" and "temperature" buttons;
- buttons for intensive, wrinkle free, pre-rinse, super rinse. nine0012
In general, all elements are blocked except for the on/off button. And this is a problem, because the child may be interested in this particular button. By clicking on it, the child will turn off the washing machine right in the middle of the program. If this happens, then what is the use of the blocking function? We address this question to the manufacturer, and we ourselves move on.
Setting and removing the child lock
Anyone can set and then remove the child lock. To do this, press two buttons on the control panel at the same time after turning on the washing program. What are these buttons? You can look right now at the control panel of your LG washing machine and find two buttons: super rinse and pre.
Usually they are accompanied by a drawing of a smiling lock. On different models of LG washing machines, these buttons may be located in different places. nine0003
You can see these buttons below the LG washing machine display. They will be located vertically, the “super rinse” button is on top, below the “preliminary”.
You can also see these buttons below the display, and they will be located horizontally. They will be, as it were, sandwiched between the Start / Pause and Spin buttons.
Finally, most often the lock buttons are located to the left of the display. There are 4 buttons that stand vertically, we will be interested in the first and second. nine0003
Press these two buttons and you can lock the control panel. If you press these two buttons a second time, you will be able to unlock the panel.
If a child accidentally turns off a locked LG machine, proceed as follows: turn on the machine, set the program that was on at the time of turning it off, press the two child lock buttons.
If CL appears on the display
Some housewives get really scared of any error code that appears on the LG washing machine display. It seems to them that if an error code appears, then the machine will certainly break down. Quite often this happens, but you should not be afraid of the CL error code. The CL code informs the hostess that the washing machine is child-locked and the panel will not function until the lock is released. If you turn off the protection correctly, then CL will disappear from the display. nine0003
So we figured out the features of the child lock of the LG washing machine. If you have any questions, write comments, we will be happy to open a discussion. Good luck!
Electrolux washing machines - questions from owners
Country of origin.
Manufacturer.......
Good afternoon.
Country of origin - Italy.
How to clean the filter of the Electrolux washing machine?
Good afternoon. nine0003
Cleaning the drain filter is quite simple - it is located in an easily accessible place at the bottom of the front wall. Follow this algorithm: put a container under the hatch to collect dirty water, remove the plug, unscrew the filter and remove all debris from it and from the niche. Then install the part in reverse order.
How to unlock the Electrolux washing machine?
Good afternoon.
The childproof lock can be removed by pressing the two buttons simultaneously: Stains/Prewash and Spin. Depending on the model, the "Easy Iron" button may act as an activation/deactivation button. The instructions for your typewriter describe the exact mechanism. nine0003
If the washer is locked without using the child lock and the door does not open, try unlocking it with the special key next to the fluff filter (see instructions).
Remember to check if there is any water left in the drum - if so, drain it. The last safe step is to reset the settings, to do this, unplug the machine from the network and turn it back on after half a minute.
If all else fails, contact a service centre.
What does the key on the Electrolux washing machine mean? nine0003
Good afternoon.
This indicator indicates that the sunroof is locked or the child lock is on. Normally, it burns during washing. If the indicator flashes in other situations, check the mechanical door lock, control board or motor. You can try to reset the settings: press and hold the "Start / Pause" button until reset.
How to reset the program in the Electrolux washer?
Good afternoon.
On some models it is enough to hold down the Start/Pause button for a few seconds. Others require two steps: press Start/Pause, then press and hold the Skip/Reset button until three flashing lines appear on the display.
