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[LG top load washing machine - Buttons] [Control lock] A message ‘Control Lock is enabled’ appears on the screen. I want to unlock buttons. (New models)

Troubleshooting




If the Control Lock is enabled, a notification message will appear on the screen.
If you have enabled Control Lock in Settings, all buttons except the Power and the Settings buttons will be disabled.

Control lock setting notification image
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What is the Control Lock?

The Control Lock is designed to prevent children from misusing the machine.

Try this

How to lock buttons

1. Press the Settings button on the control panel.
2. Use the arrow button to move to Control Lock, and then press OK.
3. Use the arrow button to select Enable and press OK to enable Control Lock.

Control Lock Setup Order Image
Note
When Control Lock is enabled, no buttons except Power and Settings will work.
Pressing other buttons with Control Lock enabled will show a notification message.

How to unlock the buttons

1. Press the Settings button on the control panel.
2. Use the arrow button to move to Control Lock, and then press OK.
3. Using the arrow, select ‘Disable’ and press OK to unlock buttons.

Control unlock order image

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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