Using the Child Lock function
The Child Lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the wash cycle you've chosen
can't be changed.
Child Lock is a function to prevent children or the infirm from accidently operating the
washer and injuring themselves.
CAUTION
If a child enters the washer, the child may become trapped and suffocate.
WARNING
Although the Child Lock function is activated, you must keep an eye on children nearby so
that they do not operate your washer.
CAUTION
Activating the Child Lock function
Follow the steps below to activate the Child Lock function.
• Hold down the Child lock button (
The Child Lock Function is activated with a pop-up window that displays "Child Lock ON",
and the button changes from (
Deactivating the Child Lock function
Follow the steps below to deactivate the Child Lock function.
1. Hold down The Child lock button (
The Child Lock Function is activated with the pop-up window displaying "Child Lock Pause",
and the button changes from (
2. Continue to hold down the Child lock Pause (
The Child Lock function is deactivated completely and the button changes to the
Child lock OFF (
When the Child Lock function is activated, only the Child Lock button works. The Child
Lock function remains on even after the power is turned on and off or after you disconnect
and reconnect the power cord.
Opening the door by force can result in injury due to damage to the product.
To add laundry when the Child Lock function is activated, you have to first pause or
CAUTION
deactivate the Child Lock function.
When the Child Lock function is activated, the screen does not change visually (no dimming
or greying out). If you tap a button or any part of the screen, a tooltip reminder that the
Child Lock function is turned on is displayed.
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When the Child Lock state is Child Lock Pause, the Child lock Pause (
appears for 10 seconds. The Child Lock function will be activated again if the button is
not held down for another 3 seconds.
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