I tried holding down the end of cycle button for more than 10 secs, but did not work. Also removed from power for 20 mins and did not work. HELP!!
This advise is for Kenmore Elite and Whirlpool Duet front loader washers and dryers with a Control Lock problem.
This may or may not be an indication of a serious problem. In the majority of the cases, this is a simple operator error. Nearly all these model appliances have some sort of Control Lock feature on the front panel now. This is a designed safety feature that is used to prevent small children from manipulating the controls. 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.
Whirlpool Duet Dryer - Press and hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for 3 seconds.
Kenmore Elite Washer - Press and hold the DRAIN/SPIN button for 3 seconds.
Kenmore Elite Dryer - Press and hold the AUTO DRY LEVEL button for 3 seconds.
These instructions may not be all inclusive for all Kenmore and Whirlpool models, but they are the most common. Chances are, if you have a Control Lock feature, the instructions will be printed on the front panel adjacent to the button that is required to lock or unlock the controls.
NOTE: These instructions may also work for newer model Maytag, Hotpoint, Admiral and Fridgidaire model front loaders as well. Refer to your owner's manual or front panel for instructions pertaining to your sepcific model.
If the Control Lock feature will not lock or unlock the appliance, unplugging the unit for AT LEAST 30 minutes is recommended in order to reset the main control board. In many cases this is all that is required to correct momentary glitches.
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In my case ... the "Control Lock" LED was very dim (half bright). I had to give it a rap with my fist by the "End of Cycle" button before it went on full brightness. I think there was some corrosion or a loose connection on the main board behind it ... The button reset (LED went off) after pressing for 3 seconds, after It went to full brightness !
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Please read the Fixya article below explaining how to fix the problems related to control lock on Whirlpool.
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This is a common issue with Whirlpool Duet washer however;
your whirlpool duet washer needs a reset to resolve the control lock problem.
Press and hold the END OF CYCLE/CYCLE SIGNAL button for 15 seconds to reset
the control. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.
Kevin
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This is a common issue with Whirlpool Duet washers however, your whirlpool duet washer can be reset to resolve the control lock
problem. Press and hold the END OF CYCLE/CYCLE SIGNAL button for 15 seconds to
reset the control. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.
Kevin
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