Switching the child lock on the washing machine on or off
The child lock secures your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. Here, you can find out how to activate and deactivate the child lock on your Siemens washing machine.
The child lock is one of the most common problems that prevents customers from using their Siemens washing machine. Luckily, however, it is very simple to solve. Depending on the model of your washing machine, there are several ways that the child lock can be deactivated.
We have explained the 3 most common ones here. However, it is best to check the user manual for details of the precise steps to take for your particular model.
Variant for Start button
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Press and hold the Start button for three to five seconds.
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If the child lock has been activated, a key symbol will be shown on the display and all the washing machine controls will be locked.
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In order to deactivate the child lock, press and hold the Start button for three to five seconds.
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Once this time elapses you will hear a beep and the key symbol on the display will go out.
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Variant for Spin and Ready in buttons
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Press and hold the Spin and Ready in buttons at the same time for around three seconds.
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If the child lock has been activated, a key symbol will be shown on the display and all the washing machine controls will be locked.
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In order to deactivate the child lock, press and hold the Spin and Ready in buttons at the same time for around three seconds.
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Once this time elapses you will hear a beep and the key symbol on the display will go out.
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Variant for child lock button
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Press and hold the button with the key symbol and the label ,3 sec' for around three seconds.
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If the child lock has been activated, the button will be continuously lit, a signal tone will sound and all the washing machine controls will be locked.
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In order to deactivate the child lock, press and hold the button with the key symbol and the label ,3 sec' for around three seconds.
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Once this time elapses you will hear a beep and the button on the display will go out.
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