Buttons are not working when my Samsung dishwasher is turned on

Last Update date : Jan 30. 2024
The Start button is being pressed on a Samsung dishwasher

If the buttons on your Samsung dishwasher’s control panel are not working when the dishwasher is turned on, then it is most likely because Control Lock has been accidentally enabled. The Control Lock function will lock all buttons except for the POWER button, in order to prevent children from playing with the dishwasher. You will need to disable Control Lock so you can use your dishwasher’s buttons and cycles again. If you cannot disable Control Lock, you can also try resetting your dishwasher.

You can use the following instructions to turn off Control Lock on your dishwasher.

1 Close the dishwasher’s door.
2 To turn off Control Lock, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.
Control Lock button
3 Control Lock will turn off.

You can use the following instructions to turn off Control Lock on your dishwasher.

1 Close the dishwasher’s door.
2 To turn off Control Lock, press and hold the Multi tab button for 3 seconds.
Multi Tab button
3 Control Lock will turn off.
Option button Option button

Step 1. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press the Option button.

Left or Right button Left or Right button

Step 2. Navigate to the Child Lock option by using the Left or Right buttons.

Start button Start button

Step 3. Press the Start button to enter the sub-menu.

Left or Right button Left or Right button

Step 4. Using the Left or Right buttons, select On (function enabled) or Off (function disabled).

Start button Start button

Step 5. Press the Start button to save the new setting.

If you are still unable to use the buttons on your dishwasher after following the instructions in the above sections, you can try resetting your dishwasher.

1 Unplug your dishwasher or turn off the power from your circuit breaker.
2 Then, wait about 1 to 5 minutes. This allows for the electrical charge to clear out of the dishwasher.
3 Power on the dishwasher again.

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