Dishwasher - Control Lockout Feature
On many of our dishwashers, there is a Control Lock feature to prevent a person from interrupting a cycle already in progress or starting a cycle by accident. The only dishwasher cycle not affected by the Control Lock/Child Lock feature is the DELAY START option.Older Dishwasher Models
To Activate the Control Lock Feature
- Press the LOCK pad twice within three seconds.
- This may be done before a wash cycle to prevent the dishwasher from starting or during a wash cycle to prevent it from being interrupted.
To De-Activate the Control Lock Feature
- Press the LOCK pad twice within three seconds.
Video - Dishwasher Controls - Lock and Unlock
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Newer Dishwasher Models
Most newer models have the Lock Controls feature and it is usually turned On and Off in one of the following ways.- To LOCK/UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Dry Boost pad, or the Steam-Sani/Presoak-Sani/Sanitize pads at the same time, for 3 seconds. The Lock Controls light will turn on to indicate the control is locked and will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.
- To LOCK/UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Cycle pad, or the Dry/Dry Boost and Steam pads simultaneously for 3 seconds. The Lock Controls light will turn on to indicate the control is locked and will turn off to indicate the control is unlocked.