The Special Functions of the Washing Machine You May Not Know

This guide provides a practical overview of Special Functions of the Washing Machine You May Not Know, including its main features, benefits, limitations, and important considerations.

Additional features on Samsung washing machines

Child lock (Child Lock)

To prevent child accidents while the washing machine is in operation, Samsung washing machines are now equipped with child safety locks. When this feature is activated, the washing machine's functions and buttons will be locked, except for the on / off button.

The way to do this is very simple, you just need to press and hold the button with the padlock icon at the bottom, usually press and hold the temp and rinse button for 3 seconds at the same time. If you want to turn off this feature, just do that again. However, while you activate the child lock, adding soap or laundry will not be possible.

Turn off the alarm (The icon with a crossed-out bell)

When the function to turn off the alarm is activated, you will not receive the notification sound of additional washing, washing and beeping when the power is turned off, it will not light up. However, the remaining sounds will still play.

To turn off the sound of the Samsung washing machine, you just need to press and hold the rinse and spin button for 3 seconds, and if you want to turn the sound back on, you press those buttons once every 3 seconds.

Note, when you set this feature, it will be saved even when you restart the computer, so pay close attention to the alarm icon to see if the alarm is off or on offline!

Smart Check (Smart Check)

This feature often appears on high-end washing machine products of Samsung. When you want to use this feature, you need to download the Samsung Washer application to your phone and allow access to the camera of your mobile device. This Smart Check function is only optimized for Samsung Galaxy series phones and some iPhone series.

To be able to activate this function, you need to press rinse and option simultaneously for 3 seconds. After that, the washing machine will start the self-diagnosis process and display a code on the screen if an error is detected.

In particular, you can open the Samsung Smart Washer application on your phone and scan the above code. If the information code is correctly identified, the application will provide detailed information about the error and the ways you need to fix it with the washing machine. This is a modern and convenient feature, allowing you to self-diagnose and fix errors that washing machines are experiencing.

Additional features on Toshiba washing machines

Child lock (Padlock symbol)

Washing machines are now integrated with this safety feature, including Toshiba washing machine. When the child lock smart function is activated, the control buttons will be deactivated, preventing children from playing around while the device is operating. The way to use this feature is very simple: press and pause the washing machine and simultaneously press the number of rinses and dirty button for 3 seconds until a 'beep' sound is heard. If you want to turn off the child lock, you only need to press those two buttons again for 3 seconds and it will not work when the power is turned off.

Add laundry

Toshiba washing machines now have a built-in pause feature to add items to the washing machine tub. You only need to hold down the start / pause button for 3 seconds and then wait for the washing bucket to stop spinning, then load the laundry. Once you've put your stuff in, simply press the start / pause button again.

Memorized function (Heart symbol)

Toshiba washing machines can memorize frequently used programs. To activate this smart feature, you just need to press the temperature and spin button simultaneously for 3 seconds to remember the program you want. If you do not use this function, when it starts, the program will default to economical laundry - cotton.

Additional features on Panasonic washing machines

Child safety lock

Panasonic, like many other brands, also has a child lock mode to ensure safety while the device is in operation. The washing program will be fixed and cannot be changed when this feature is used. To turn on the child lock on the Panasonic washing machine, press and hold for 5 seconds and 2 pre wash and soak buttons, but if you want to turn off this feature, you just need to do the same as when opening. This mode will remain until you turn off or turn on the device.

Clean tub mode

In order to limit the dirt and eliminate bacteria in the machine, Panasonic washing machine has equipped the washing machine self-cleaning mode on the control panel via the knob or button. In some older types of washing machines, you have to perform other operations to open this feature. How to do it is very simple, you press and hold 2 extra rinse and rinse hold buttons for 5 seconds and then press the start / pause button to start the washing machine cleaning process.

Additional features on LG washing machines

Child safety lock

LG is one of the washing machines equipped with child lock feature to limit the adversity when the machine is operating. You only need to hold down the delay end button for 3 seconds to lock the washing program and disable all buttons. On LG washing machines, this feature will not be lost even when the power is lost.

Enable notification sound on / off

The sound on / off feature is usually not displayed through the LG washing machine control panel. But you can still enable this feature by pressing and holding the temp and delay end buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enable / disable the 'bip' notification.

Using smart diagosis application

On LG washing machines, there is usually a phone icon near the power button. This is a function that uses the smart diagnosis application on a smartphone so LG employees can diagnose the problem that your washing machine is having while away.

To do this, simply press the power button on the device and turn the speakerphone near the power button, press and hold the temp button for 3 seconds and wait for the transmission to end. Afterwards, the LG kernel will notify you of the results of the analysis and provide a solution for your washing machine.

Connect with smartthinQ application

Most of LG's high-end washing machines have a tag on the right of the control panel. This is a feature that uses the smartthinQ application on mobile devices to control the washing machine remotely.

To connect the washing machine to the phone, you need to turn on the washing machine's Wi-Fi by pressing the Wi-Fi button (for some models without a Wi-Fi button, press and hold the delay end button for 5 seconds). Finally, you set up the connection to the washing machine on a mobile phone according to the manufacturer's instructions to be able to use it remotely.

Additional features on the Electrolux washing machine

Child lock

The child lock feature on the Electrolux washing machine lets you fix the washing program and disable the controls. To open this feature, simply hold down the prewash button for 2 seconds or press the prewash and rinse + buttons simultaneously.

Save the washing program (save)

On some Electrolux washing machines, you can set the washing program or use and save it by holding down the vapour button for 2 seconds. If you want to use a saved washing program, you just need to turn the knob to your favorites without having to reinstall.

Additional features on the Aqua washing machine

Child lock

Aqua washing machine models are often equipped with a child-safe lock feature to help protect and avoid naughty children. The way to activate this feature is quite simple, you just need to press 2 timer buttons and time to lock the washing machine program and disable the function keys.

Additional features on the Beko washing machine

Child lock

Activating the child lock feature on Beko depends on the washing machine. Normally, to enable / disable this feature on Beko washing machine, you just need to press and hold the 2 buttons with the lock icon at the same time for 3 seconds.

Sound off

To install this feature, you just need to hold down the two buttons with the speaker icon at the bottom, depending on the machine to turn on / off the notification sound on the Beko washing machine.

Additional features on Midea washing machine

My washing program (My Cycle)

Some Midea washing machines have a feature to remember the washing program. When you want to set your favorite washing program, just hold down the spin button (spin) for 3 seconds to save the program.

Child lock

The child lock feature on the Midea washing machine will immobilize the washing program and keep young children from playing around while it is in operation. To install this mode, you just need to press the 2 buttons with the padlock icon at the bottom of the panel.

Turn on / off notification sounds

To turn on / off the Midea washing machine sound, just press the 2 buttons with the speaker icon at the bottom of the control panel at the same time. When this feature is enabled, the notification sound completes the washing cycle and the sound of control panel buttons will be gone. If you want to turn on sound, you just need to manipulate it again.

Above is some information about the special functions of the washing machine that we would like to share with you, hope to help you understand and use the washing machine more smoothly! Thank you for your interest!