Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.
Samsung washing machine door lock blinking.
It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release.
Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
I have an older kenmore top loading washing machine.
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 also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock.
The lid lock light is flashing on my top load washer.
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.
During the entire wash cycle the samsung washing machine locks the door to prevent it from being opened and interrupting or stopping the cycle.
Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
To figure out what is causing this you should.
Use the right amount of he detergent and remove detergent residue from the washing machine.
Also found this on the samsung site for your issue as i expect you know the child lock is not on they seem to think people are daft.
Front load models will lock the door while water is detected inside the washer to prevent it from spilling onto your floor.
My indesit widl 102 washing machine has a problem with the red door lock warning light flashing non stop because of this i cannot start any cycle it is flashing even with the door closed tight i have tried unplugging from the mains for a few minutes but when you plug it back in it starts flashing again.
Hopefully these will be color coded.
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.
Water leaks from the washing machine are almost always related to controllable circumstances that are easily remedied.
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Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.