Use Temp. and Rinse together, following the Child Lock section of this model manual. A flashing lock can mean temporary release rather than permanent cancellation.
Models covered
WF45R6100AW/US; match the complete model suffix and the cited manual/control panel before following a sequence.
Wait for motion to stop and the door or lid to unlock. Water may be hot. Isolate power and follow the exact manual before any user filter maintenance. Never open a filter against a full drum, force a lock or bypass an interlock.
Compare the behavior
Match the documented control, cycle or feature before interpreting the result. The comparison below keeps normal model behavior separate from an unresolved fault.
| Observed state | Interpretation / next step |
|---|---|
| Icon flashes | Temporary release may be active. |
| Child Lock icon off | Cancellation has been achieved. |
| Door stays locked with setting off | Check cycle, water and door-lock state. |
Model-specific checks
Read the state before pressing again
The manual distinguishes enabling, temporary deactivation and cancellation. These are different outcomes, even though they use the same pair of buttons. Look at the icon after the hold rather than assuming that an unlocked door means the setting has been permanently cleared.
Use the marked pair
The cited panel uses Temp. plus Rinse. Hold both together for three seconds for the documented temporary-release operation; the manual specifies a six-second hold for cancellation. Verify the icon is off when permanent cancellation is the goal. If the markings or instructions differ, use the manual for your exact suffix.
A remaining door lock needs a separate explanation
Do not pull the handle because Child Lock has been cleared. Water, temperature or an unfinished cycle can still prevent safe opening. Record whether controls respond and whether the ordinary door-lock indication remains; those observations separate the setting from a door or cycle problem.
What to record next
Temporary access is useful for adding laundry; full cancellation is useful when ordinary controls must remain available. Confusing them produces the familiar report that the setting turned itself back on.
When to stop and get help
Only carry out maintenance permitted in your model’s manual. For service, note the full model number and suffix, displayed code, selected cycle and what happened during the checks. Leave internal wiring, gas components, pumps and safety devices to a qualified professional. A symptom alone does not identify a failed part.
Sources & references
- Temp. plus Rinse is the specified button pair; cancellation uses six seconds Special features / Child Lock
Based on publicly available manuals, manufacturer support and the references listed here. We have not inspected or tested your appliance. Follow the instructions for your exact model; a guide cannot replace an in-person diagnosis.