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lisa Posted on Jun 17, 2012
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Push to start button wont turn on washer, control lock is off

Tried holding down the end of cycle button for 3 seconds, says the control lock is off. if i unplug and replug the push to start button works.

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If disconnecting power and then re-applying it resolves the problem you have a bad relay on the control panel and it needs to be replaced to actually resolve the problem. Note that there are two control boards right there in the front. Here is a diagram to use so you can get a visual of what I'm talking about.

http://www.partselect.com/ModelFrames.aspx?ModelID=615234&ModelNum=GHW9150PW0&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=3&Selected=B0DCARYP&Position=1&mfg=Whirlpool&Type=Washing-Machine&Mark=1

If all the functions are working as set when the machine is able to start, then more than likely the first board is the bad one, but to honestly know you'll need the machine in the state where it won't start, with the top off and access to the boards. With a volt meter you'll need to check to see if the assigned voltage is going from the first to second board. There is a wiring schematic in the machine somewhere that will give you all the specs on that.

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if it is duet hold the end of the cyle button and it will re set

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There it was, the directions printed right there on the front of the washer. So simple, who would have looked?? Thanks for you help. mine is the GHW9300P

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 18, 2009

SOURCE: Control Lock light is on. Cannot get it off. cannot run washer

To unlock the controls Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the CONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2010

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Holding the End Cycle button for a few seconds worked! Yes

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My washing machine says control locked

Hello there
Try putting the machine into diagnostic mode. If it won't enter diagnostic mode, then you need to replace the main control board.

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

The washer must be empty and the control must be in the OFF

state before pressing the touch-pad sequence to start the test.

Starting the Test Mode

? Close the door.

? Push CONTROL/ON (if present on this model).

? Select the DRAIN/SPIN cycle.

? Select NO SPIN by pressing the SPIN SPEED touch-pad.

? Push PREWASH OPTION four times within five seconds. (If

PREWASH OPTION is not present on this model, press EXTRA

RINSE four times within five seconds.) C:00 will light up on the

display.

If the Starting procedure fails, push the PAUSE/CANCEL touch-pad,

then repeat the starting procedure.

Test Program Control

In order to advance to the next step of the test procedure, push

PREWASH OPTION touch-pad two times. If PREWASH OPTION is not

present on this model, press EXTRA RINSE two times.

Read more: Whirlpool Duet Washer 'Control Locked' - The Laundry Appliance Repair Forum - Do-It-Yourself Appliance Repair Help - ApplianceGuru.com: The Samurai Appliance Repair Forums http://applianceguru.com/forum2/1540.html#ixzz1AbBWB73c
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I was doing a load of laundry and the washer "froze" i tried to cancel the load but it wont stop.... i ended up unpluging it and even when i plugged it back in its still stuck!!!

Locking controls
The Control Lock prevents unintended use of the washer. You
can also use the control lock feature to prevent unintended cycle
or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROL LOCKED is
lit, all buttons are disabled. You can lock the washer while it is
operating.

To lock the controls
Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds.
The CONTROL LOCKED status light glows.

To unlock the controls
Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the
CONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off.
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To fix the control lock you hold down the control

Holding down the control lock button for 30 seconds did NOT work for me.
I went straight to Whirlpool.com and found that if you Hold down the
END OF CYCLE button for 3 seconds, the control lock turns off and the
washing machine is again operable
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Locking controls
The Control Lock prevents unintended use of the washer. You
can also use the control lock feature to prevent unintended cycle
or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROL LOCKED is
lit, all buttons are disabled. You can lock the washer while it is
operating.

To lock the controls
Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds.
The CONTROL LOCKED status light glows.

To unlock the controls
Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the CONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off.
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