Has your washing machine ever changed its settings or stopped inexplicably in the middle of a cycle? If you have children at home, you are probably aware of the offender. It’s easy for curious fingers to press buttons, which could break the machine or interfere with your laundry routine.
Electrolux washing machines have a child lock feature to stop this from happening. This useful feature locks the control panel to prevent unintentional changes to your settings, keeping your computer operating smoothly.
We’ll walk you through turning on and off the child lock on your Electrolux washing machine in this post so you can do your laundry without worrying about anything when the kids are around.
| Feature | Description |
| Child Lock Activation | Press and hold the designated button combination for a few seconds until the child lock icon appears on the display. |
| Child Lock Deactivation | Press and hold the same button combination again until the child lock icon disappears. |
| Function | Prevents accidental changes to the washing cycle by disabling the control panel buttons. |
| When to Use | Ideal when children are around to avoid interruptions or cycle changes during washing. |
Simple but crucial, the child lock on Electrolux washing machines keeps small hands from unintentionally altering settings or starting a wash cycle. It is essential for homes with young children because it gives parents peace of mind by ensuring the machine runs safely and without interruption.
Protecting the control panel from children
It is strongly advised against pressing buttons on the control panel once the cycle has begun, especially with young children. First off, you can drastically alter the mode parameters, raise the temperature, or accelerate the spin speed, all of which will degrade the washing quality. Second, rapidly pressing buttons will cause the control board to malfunction because it won’t have enough time to process the amount of new data and will produce an error.
Not just children have the ability to reset or cause a failure. Buttons can still be inadvertently pressed by adults because the sensitive sensor frequently detects indirect contact. As a result, turning on the dashboard lock—a unique protective feature—is advised.
The system stops reacting to user commands when the lock is engaged. The power button is the only way to turn on or off the washing machine; all other keys and switches are inoperative. Children won’t damage the machine in this way because the board won’t detect their intrusion.
Turning on child protection is easy. The buttons that are in charge of turning on the function must first be located on the "dashboard." They are shown in pairs and have a unique icon—a lock—to go with them. Generally speaking, we are discussing the "Pre-wash" and "Easy ironing" keys. Next, we move forward as follows:
- simultaneously press the buttons;
- hold them for 5-10 seconds;
- see that the "lock" lights up on the display.
We follow the same steps to disable the security. Keeping the same keys depressed, we watch until the lock image disappears from the display. At the end of the cycle, if the function is not deactivated, it will initiate automatically.
How to use the Electrolux machine?
Like other machines, modern Electrolux washing machines are powered on and operated. After filling the drum with dirty laundry and adding detergent, the dispenser is turned on and the washing cycle is started. Let’s take a closer look at each phase.
- Loading the machine. The hatch is opened by pressing the handle. After that, the laundry, pre-sorted by color and type of fabric, is placed in the drum. Each item is inspected for debris forgotten in pockets, and ideally, turned inside out and shaken. Then the door is closed until it clicks.
- Adding powder. The tray is pulled out until it stops, and detergent is poured or poured into the desired compartment. If desired, add conditioner or rinse aid to the tray with the flower icon.
- Selecting a program. Use the programmer – a special wheel – to select the appropriate washing mode. If the Electrolux has a display, it will show the set cycle settings: temperature, spin speed and duration. The last parameters can be adjusted by pressing the corresponding buttons.
- Starting the cycle. Press "Start/Pause" and start the program. The green indicator on the display should stop blinking, and the timer should activate the reverse stroke.
- Activating the protection. After starting the wash, the child lock is activated according to the instructions described above.
- End of the program. As soon as the cycle is completed, "00:00" will flash on the screen, and the washing machine will emit a short beep.
- Draining. If the program does not provide for automatic pumping of water from the tank, then it is started separately. The toggle switch is moved to the "Off" position, and then turned to "Drain" or "Spinning". Then the start key is pressed.
- Unloading the drum. At the end of the program, you should wait 2-3 minutes for the system to remove the electronic lock from the hatch. Afterwards, all that remains is to open the door and take the clean laundry out of the drum. Be sure to scroll the cylinder to make sure nothing has been forgotten.
- Turning off the machine. Disconnect the empty washing machine from the power supply and water supply. It is better to leave the hatch door and powder receptacle open – for drying.
It is advised to leave the Electrolux standing with the hatch and powder receptacle open for 20 to 60 minutes after use to allow it to dry.
The cycle settings can be altered once the wash has begun. Press "Start / Pause," move the program selector to "Off," and then give it a few minutes to accomplish this. After stopping, the system will restore the initial settings. Choose a different mode and restart the device after that.
One pause will not do if you have to open the door immediately. You will need to wait until the lock indicator disappears after ending the cycle. Additionally, it is crucial to confirm that the heating element has not had time to heat up and that there is not much water in the tank. If not, the machine won’t open for safety reasons; you’ll need to complete the started wash before it opens.
Ideally, you should thoroughly read the equipment’s operating manual before turning on Electrolux for the first time. It includes a description of the modes and functions as well as a decoding of every button on the dashboard. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, the instructions also include error codes that the diagnostic system shows on the screen.
One easy-to-use but crucial tool for maintaining safety in homes with small children is the child lock feature found on Electrolux washing machines. It helps to keep your laundry routine running smoothly and helps to prevent potential hazards by preventing inadvertent button presses or cycle changes.
The child lock is simple to activate and deactivate, making it accessible to all members of the household. The assurance that your children won’t inadvertently tamper with the machine’s functioning is a minor but comforting step.
All things considered, this feature is a great addition to your Electrolux washing machine, offering families with kids additional security and convenience.
