A padlock has appeared on the display and the appliance won't function
How to deactivate Child Lock in my tumble dryer?

Q: A padlock has appeared on the display and the appliance won't function How to deactivate Child Lock in my tumble dryer?

A padlock being displayed is to highlight that the “ Child lock ” function has been activated. Unknown block type "externalImage", specify a component for it in the `components.types` option Your appliance is provided with CHILD SAFETY LOCK which permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised with the door closed without having to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. When the child lock is engaged it will stop you from performing any action (except for the button On/Off). How to activate/deactivate Child Lock Please refer to the user manual instruction for your specific model. AEG user manual Electrolux user manual HINTS/TIPS If you have trouble removing the child lock, disconnect the appliance from the power supply for 5-10 mins before trying again.

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A padlock has appeared on the display and the appliance won't function
How to deactivate Child Lock in my tumble dryer?

Accepted Answer

A padlock being displayed is to highlight that the “Child lock” function has been activated.

Your appliance is provided with CHILD SAFETY LOCK which permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised with the door closed without having to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.

When the child lock is engaged it will stop you from performing any action (except for the button On/Off).

How to activate/deactivate Child Lock

Please refer to the user manual instruction for your specific model.

AEG user manual

Electrolux user manual

HINTS/TIPS

If you have trouble removing the child lock, disconnect the appliance from the power supply for 5-10 mins before trying again.

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