To Lock or Unlock the Washer or Combo Controls On a Front Load Washer or the UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer, press and hold either the Control Lock or Light-Control Lock pad for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls. Some older Front Load Washer models simply had a Lock button.
You should just need to press and hold the control lock button in the bottom right corner of your control panel for 5 seconds to remove the control lock. If that won't work, unplug the washer for 5 minutes and try again.
To reset the electronic controls on your washer, shut off the circuit breaker or fuse to the washer or unplug the washer for 2 minutes. For models that have a timer control knob, turn the knob around and back to any position other than final spin for the interrupted cycle. Then, restore power.
Initially, unplug the machine and wait 5 minutes before plug back in. Then power on the machine, and press the start button. Reboot the washer by using the open/close lid reset. Just open and close the lid 6 times in 12 seconds after you press the start button.
If the plug is difficult to reach, or is hard-wired to the power supply, shut it off at the breaker. 2. Wait for a minute: Wait for 1-5 minutes before plugging the washer back in to reset the internal systems. This allows any residual power to clear and can help reset the door lock mechanism.
If you touch or press the door handle, you should see the door hook moving and releasing. Here, you can use a screwdriver to move the tip and manually open the door from the inside. And there you have it! How to open a stuck washing machine door.
A: If your washing machine is showing a lock symbol, it likely means that the safety lock feature is activated.
Turn off the machine for 5-10 minutes and try opening it again: This method works in most cases when the door lock is stuck. Turning off the machine for a few minutes gives it time to reset and release the door lock. After a few minutes, try opening the door again.
First, wait for your current running block to expire.
After the block has ended, just quit the SelfControl app and drag it to the trash, and you're done.
Once you've added your lock to the Apple Home app (see Add a HomeKit accessory to the Home app) you can control your lock from anywhere with internet access: in the Apple Home app, tap the lock tile to lock or unlock it. The lock status will change to locked or unlocked.
To Lock or Unlock the Washer or Combo Controls
On a Front Load Washer or the UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer, press and hold either the Control Lock or Light-Control Lock pad for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls. Some older Front Load Washer models simply had a Lock button.
If the washing machine's lid strike does not line up with the lock or latch when you attempt to close the lid, it's likely the lid hinge is bent or misaligned. This can prevent the lid from locking. Inspect the hinge for damage and replace if necessary.
To reset the washer's control panel:
If your washer is plugged into an outlet, simply unplug the unit for one minute and then plug the unit back in. If the washer is hard-wired to the power supply, turn the breaker off at the home electrical panel that powers the washer for one minute and then turn the breaker back on.
Washing machines should operate in a predictable manner. If your machine starts acting erratically, like stopping mid-cycle, skipping cycles, or not completing a cycle, the control board might be malfunctioning.