Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
Samsung washer door lock reset.
Child lock on samsung washing machines allows you to lock the buttons so that your selected cycle can t be changed.
Sometimes it s good to lock.
Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.
Machines and dryers are an important part of many households they can also pose a safety concern.
When child lock is enabed all of the buttons on the control panel will be locked except for the power button and an icon will appear on the display.
It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release.
If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock.
If your samsung front load washer door does not open after a wash cycle completes and no water is inside the tub you may have a faulty door lock assembly bad wiring to and from the door lock assembly a cracked or loose door door lock assembly that causes the washer door to not operate properly a faulty control board bent washer door.
To prevent children from accidentally starting or playing around with the washer or dryer the child lock feature disables the buttons on the control panel with some exceptions like the power button.