You've certainly paid attention to the door lock indicator light (either a key or a lock) on your washing machine's display. If your model doesn't have a display, the lock indicator light is on or blinking. Does that mean there's something wrong with your machine?
Do not worry, it should be when the hatch lock, but only if everything is working as usual, and there are no difficulties with the washing.
When can you start to worry when the lock flashes?
- the washing machine is flashing, the hatch lock does not want to open;
- all indicators of the washing machine are flashing (or one of them), and at the same time the washing mode does not start;
- the washing machine blinks and hangs in the middle of the program.
Next we will try to figure out what you can do yourself if you find the above symptoms.
So, what should be checked?
In case the key or lock on the washing machine is flashing, and at the same time the machine does not work correctly, then:
- Check to see if you may have accidentally
activated the childproofing function; in this mode, all the control buttons are blocked and in order to to open the machine.You will need to unlock the controls in this mode. If you can't remember how to do this, check the machine's manual or search the internet for a description of your model; - Try unplugging it and wait about ten minutes. Then turn it on again and check: sometimes the control board fails, and the system can just "hang", as sometimes hang a smart phone or laptop.
All/few lights on the washing machine are blinking or the error number is displayed
If the door lock indicator light is on and the display shows information with a code, or the washer blinks with all the buttons, then try to find out what kind of error you mean. Perhaps nothing terrible happened, and you just overloaded the washing machine or forgot to open the water supply. The error codes are deciphered in the machine's manual in the "Errors" section, and you can also refer to the articles "Indicator lights blinking in the washing machine" and "Washing machine errors".
The lock indicator light is on, but the machine doesn't wash
As a rule, this behavior of the machine indicates the occurrence of a malfunction. Be sure to carry out all the above actions, perhaps you can cope with the problem yourself.
Common breakdowns with blinking light
Below we have collected the most common reasons why the lock on the washing machine blinks or lights up:
| Malfunction | What's Broken? | Repair cost including parts price* |
| The lock indicator lights on the display, but the sunroof cannot be opened/closed. Or the indicators are flashing and the display shows an error code | The electronic module responsible for locking the sunroof is broken.
Resolve: replace the unit
|
3400 - 4700 р. |
| The hatch door closing is blocked and the lock indicator light is flashing. | The door is broken.
The lock must be partially or fully replaced. |
2200 - 4700 р. |
| The hinges of the hatch are tilted (if you leaned on the open door for example).
Solution: replace the hinges. |
2500 - 3900 р. | |
| The indicator light of the lock blinks, the machine either hangs in the middle of the program or doesn't heat water during the washing process. Error code may also appear on the display. | The heating element is burned out.
Result: replacement of heating element |
3500 - 5900 р. |
| Washing program does not start at all or another program is started instead of the one you selected. The hatch lock indicator flashes. | Control board or program selector damaged
Solution: replace board/selector |
Selector repair:
2200 - 4900 р. Replacing the board: 5400р. (together with new board) |
| The drum does not rotate; a crackling sound is heard and an error may appear on the display. Door lock light is on but not deactivated | The motor brushes are worn out.
Solution: Brush replacement |
3200 - 4400 р. |
| All indicators of the washing machine are flashing or only the one that shows the door lock is blinking. The machine does not fill/load water and immediately drains/hangs in the middle of the program with water in the tank. | The water pressure sensor is broken.
Solution: cleaning the sensor tube or full replacement of the pressostat. |
1500 - 3800 р. |
* Repair price is preliminary and includes cost of repair works and necessary spare parts (BENEFIT). The final repair price is determined by your service technician after the diagnostics.
To summarize why the washing machine is flashing, let us say once again that the mere fact that the indicator light is flashing does not indicate the presence of a breakdown. In order to understand whether it is broken or not, pay attention to additional problems (in addition to the burning indicator):
- The machine has stopped with water.: there is most likely a problem with the drain system. You will find more information here: ...
- The water won't come out: there is most likely a problem with the water valve. Read more about this here: ...
- Water is pumping, but drum does not rotate: it is most likely that the drive belt is broken. Read more about this here: ...
If you understand that your washing machine is clearly broken, it is better to save yourself and it and call a qualified technician. In the process of diagnosis, he will determine for sure what happened to your helper.
Therefore, if your washing machine has a blinking lock, and nothing helps, call Master, he will. will come to you within 24 hours and fix everything. And to make sure you don't doubt our professionalism, we offer warranty up to 2 years for our work and used parts.
