I have an older kenmore top loading washing machine.
Samsung washing machine door lock light flashing.
Use the right amount of he detergent and remove detergent residue from the washing machine.
I did some google searching and found that there could be a few different issues that are causing the lid lock light to flash or blink on the control panel of my washer.
Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
Water leaks from the washing machine are almost always related to controllable circumstances that are easily remedied.
Disconnect power to the dishwasher for 30 seconds and then restore power.
We recently purchased a top loading washer model wa40j3000aw.
Did it myself as was out of warranty.
Plus at the same time a light flashes on the panel that shows the stage of the wash.
I had to replace the heater element as it was electrically leaking earth to live an neutral.
To figure out what is causing this you should.
If your child lock icon is lit or flashing this confirms it.
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.
Child lock on samsung washing machines allows you to lock the buttons so that your selected cycle can t be changed.
Normal quick wash heavy duty rinse spin delicates etc.
Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
I do not lid lock light flashing blinking on top load washing machine how to clear read more.
Wash rinse extra rinse spin.
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.
Blinking key it turns out means a maintenance issue in my case my machine was tripping my house electricity when it got bad up until then the light was flashing but i could still use the machine.
Check the washing machine s water supply and door seal for leaks.
Open and close the dishwasher door and select a new wash cycle then select or press start.
If the control lock feature isn t engaged and the lock light continues to stay lit or flash try to perform a power reset.
It has flashing light on the selection dial for the type of wash cycle.
Turning child lock off will usually take care of your problem.
The lid lock light is flashing on my top load washer.
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.
