The controls of the dishwasher are disabled preventing you from starting a new wash while the child lock is running.
Bosch series 8 washing machine child lock.
This is not something you should repair by yourself and will need the assistance of a qualified bosch engineer.
To deactivate the child lock press and hold the start button for three to five seconds.
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To set the panel lock.
Start the desired wash cycle.
When the child lock is activated there will either be a key symbol or a cl symbol in the display and all the washing machine buttons will be disabled.
You might want to turn the lock off if it has been accidentally turned on.
Depending on the model of your bosch washing machine there are several ways that the child lock can be deactivated.
We have created a 4 part video series to quickstart your appliance in no time.
Here are the instructions for the child lock as written in the manual.
This video also known as the child lock function segment introduces you to use child lock function on your bosch laundry machine.
If none of these solutions work then it may be that your washing machine has a fault with the lock.
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