AEG Washing machine displays padlock

Issue

• A padlock icon has appeared on the display and the washing machine won't function
• How to deactivate Child Lock in my AEG washing machine?
• The Child Lock has been activated making the washing machine appear unresponsive
• Child safety lock turning ON and OFF
• The washing machine won't start the programme and displays only a padlock symbol

Applies to

• AEG Washing Machines

Resolution

Child lock on a washing machine – what does the padlock symbol mean?

A padlock is displayed to indicate that the ‘Child Lock’ function has been activated. This option prevents the wash cycle from being interrupted if children play with the control panel.

When the child lock is engaged, it will prevent you from carrying out any action.

Why does the child lock activate on the washing machine?

The child lock on a washing machine is a useful feature that prevents children from accidentally starting the appliance or changing its settings. Enabling this feature prevents any actions other than switching the appliance on and off.

How do I turn off the washing machine's Child Lock?

To restore the washing machine to normal operation, you need to disable the parental lock. Here are the basic steps:

1. Check the washing machine's user manual – different models may require different procedures for disabling the lock. Download user manual.

2. Press the highlighted buttons – the description of the button(s) may vary depending on the model of the appliance, but they will always be indicated on the control panel by the padlock symbol. On some models, you need to press and hold two buttons simultaneously, while on others, you only need to hold one button for 3–5 seconds.

3. If the parental lock does not clear, reset the appliance to its factory settings.

This function restores the washing machine's factory default settings.

This procedure is described in the user manual for your washing machine. If it is not described there, proceed to the next step.

4. Unplug the washing machine – if the standard methods do not work, unplug the appliance for 5–10 minutes and try again.

5. Appliances with programme buttons – the lock can usually be deactivated immediately after switching on the washing machine.

6. Appliances with a programme selector dial – you may need to cycle through the last programme used or subsequent programmes to deactivate the child lock.

What to Do if Your Washing Machine Displays a Padlock Symbol | AEG

How to activate/deactivate Child Lock - examples

For new AEG range

To activate/deactivate Child Lock option, hold down the Stains/Prewash button until padlock icon comes on/goes off on the display.

The appliance will default to this option after you switch it off.

The Child Lock function may not be available for a few seconds after switching the appliance on.

For AEG series 7000,8000,9000

To deactivate this option, press and hold the Stains/Prewash and the Extra Rinse buttons for 5 seconds until the padlock no longer displays on the LED display.

To activate this option, press and hold the Stains/Prewash and the Extra Rinse buttons for 5 seconds until the padlock appears on the LED display.

* In some models: press and hold the Spin and Stains/Prewash buttons for 5 seconds to activate/deactivate the Child Lock

For AEG series 6000

With the CHILD LOCK option, you can prevent children from playing with the control panel.

To activate/deactivate this option, touch the Stain/Prewash button until the PADLOCK indicator comes on/goes off on the display.

You can activate this option:

After you touch the Start/Pause button: all the buttons and the programme dial are deactivated (except the On/Off button ).

Before you touch the Start/Pause button: the appliance cannot start. The appliance keeps the selection of this option after you switch it off.

To deactivate press and hold Options and Spin for 5 seconds until the padlock no longer displays on the LED display.

To activate press and hold Options and Spin for 5 seconds until the padlock appears on the LED display.

For AEG older models

To activate/deactivate this option, press Temp. and Spin simultaneously until the padlock indicator comes on / goes off.

You can activate this option:

After you press Start/Pause: the options and the programme knob are locked.

Before you press Start/Pause: the appliance cannot start.

To activate/deactivate this option, press Temp. and Spin at the same time until the padlock indicator comes on / goes off.

Activate this option after you touch the button Start/Pause: the buttons are locked (except for the button On/Off).

For Built-in AEG washing machines

To deactivate press and hold Plus Steam for 3 seconds until the padlock no longer displays on the LED display

To activate press and hold Plus Steam for 3 seconds until the padlock appears on the LED display

If you are still experiencing issues, then a service visit would be recommended.

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