How do I unlock the control of my frontloader whirlpool washing machine when the control lock light is on?

follow this steps and fix it. God bless you

The processes below will get most controls unlocked.

Duet Washer - Press and hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for 15 seconds.

Whirlpool Duet Dryer - Press and hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for 15 seconds.

Kenmore Elite Washer - Press and hold the DRAIN/SPIN button for 15 seconds.

Some Models- Press and hold the control lock button for 15 seconds.

If none of these work try unplugging for 5 minutes

Whirlpool Duet & Duet HT & Kenmore w/110 model prefix Frontload Washer Error Codes-OLDER

• F/H--No water detected entering machine or Pressure switch trip not detected
• F/02--Long Drain
• F/05--Water Temperature Sensor Error
• F/06--Drive Motor Tachometer Error
• F/07--Motor Control Unit Error
• F/09--Overflow Condition
• F/10--Motor Control Unit (MCU) Heat Sink Thermal Trip
• F/11--Serial Communication Error
• F/13--Dispenser Circuit Error
• F/14--EEPROM Error
• F/15--Motor Control Unit (MCU) Error
• Sud--SUDS LOCK (Overdose of Detergent detected during the Wash Cycle)
• F/dL--Door Lock Error
• F/dU--Door Unlock Error

Hi

To unlock the controls press and hold the end of cycle signal button for 15 seconds. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

Please press and hold the end of the cycle button for 10 seconds and it will unlock the washer.

Look for the End of Cycle button on the control panel then press and hold it for 3 seconds or until the Control Locked indicator turns off. There's actually a marking under the button saying "Hold for 3 Seconds to Lock/Unlock Control". Unplug the machine for at least 30 minutes to forcibly reset the control and to eliminate the possibility of an electronic glitch if pressing and holding the End of Cycle button does not work. Replace the control if unplugging and the pressing the End of Cycle button fails to unlock it.

The Control Lock is a designed safety feature that enables the us to lock the control panel to prevent small children from manipulating the controls and accidentally starting the appliance.

The controls can be easily locked or unlocked by pressing and holding the following button on the front panel:

Whirlpool Duet Washer - Press and hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for 3 seconds to 10 seconds.

Please do refer this link for a detailed explanation for your knowledge.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t4186517-control_lock_light_machine

Hold control lock for 3 sec. It will make a sound and the door will unlock.

no thiis is normal operation, it is considered a child safety feature. in case a sleeping child should happen to be in machine, the short 2 sec blast of cold water will wake them and give them a chance to exit before the machine starts washing.. all whirlpool frontloaders do this, thats how it waas explained to us at factory training.

there is a button on the control panel, marked "control lock" hold for 3 secs to unlock, look closely its there