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Child Lock Water

Error with Child Lock active and water in tub

Samsung · Washing Machines

What does Child Lock Water mean?

An error may appear if the Child Lock feature is currently enabled and there is still water present in the washer tub. The washer will attempt to drain the water if the door is opened or Child Lock is deactivated promptly.

Common Causes

  • Child Lock feature activated while water is in the tub

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Ensure the washer door is properly closed to allow the draining function to work.

  2. 2

    Deactivate the Child Lock feature on the control panel.

  3. 3

    If water is present, the washer should automatically initiate a drain cycle.

  4. 4

    Verify that the error clears and the washer returns to normal operation.

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1Diagnostic Code 1 - Water level does not drop11Error 11 (FAiL) - EEPROM fault, program settings reset1C1C — Water Level sensor is not working properly.
Source: Samsung Washing Machines
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