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Samsung fridge child lock stuck.
If the child lock won t remove by holding down the icon for 3 seconds try to unplug the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
This appears on panels that are located outside of the refrigerator and can be locked or unlocked by holding ice maker off until you hear a chime 3 seconds.
Did you also try unplugging the refrigerator for 2 minutes.
To use the child lock function press child lock button for 3 seconds.
Also the water and ice dispenser will not work when the child lock function is engaged on 2008 models and newer.
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Some refrigerators have a child lock control lock that locks the control panel and the dispenser at the same time.
Child lock control lock.
The buttons on the display panel will not function while the child lock is on.
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If that still won t reset the child lock you need to order and replace the control board inside the door because it s just shorted for one reason or another.
If the above troubleshooting steps didn t help here are some service options.
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Refrigerator troubleshooting guide samsung.
Correcting the issue with your panel may be as easy as turning off child lock or cycling the power.
When child lock is enabed all of the buttons on the control panel will be locked except for the power button and an icon will appear on the display.
When the child lock function is engaged the following buttons will not work.
For example you should check if the water line is connected correctly and if the water filter is clogged.
It s also a good idea to check if the water pressure is adequate if ice has become clumped and if child lock is.
If you have performed all reset options you can reach out to our family hub support line at 1 800 samsung for additional troubleshooting steps before proceeding with service.
Whenever your refrigerator panel is not working the good news is that the refrigerator will maintain the temperature and other settings it last had so your food doesn t spoil.