The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off.
Samsung washer door lock reset.
If you decide to tinker with your washer without first unplugging it you could be putting yourself at risk of electrical shock.
To reset your samsung washing machine you need to simply disconnect the washing machine from power for 5 to 10 minutes.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
To prevent water from draining when the door is opened disable child lock.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
The most common ways to activate and deactivate child lock are.
A how to video instruction guide on how to activate or deactivate the child lock feature on a samsung ecobubble washing machine.
The washing machine door will be locked when it detects water in the unit.
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.
For these models if an unsafe amount of water is in the washer when the door is opened the water will drain to a safe level if child lock is activated.
Unplug the washer from the wall outlet or flip the breaker in the breaker box for the washing machine.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock.
Restarting the washer or dryer will not disable child lock.
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Wait and see if it drains out by itself.
For detailed instructions for your specific model check your user guide or visit samsung support and enter your model number to download your user manual.
Press and hold the temp and spin rinse buttons for three seconds.
Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
Sometimes it s good to lock.
Then wait for a minute to pass and you can then unlock the door.
Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
