Deactivate the child lock

Bosch washing machines have a child lock functionality. Sometimes child lock is activated by accident and prevents washing machines to start. This can be quickly changed. Depending on the model of your Bosch washing machine, there are several ways how to deactivate the child lock. Some washing machines show “CL” in the display if the child lock is active.

If there is a key symbol in the display of your washing machines please follow the instructions on this key symbol.

Tips to deactive the child lock of your washing machine:

Press and hold the start button for three to five seconds
Press and hold the "rpm" and the "finished in" buttons
Call a service professional for help

1. Press and hold the start button for three to five seconds

When the child lock is activated, there will be a message “CL” in the display and all the washing machine buttons will be disabled.

To deactivate the child lock, press and hold the start button for three to five seconds. After this time you will hear an audible beep and the key symbol will disappear.

2. Press and hold the "rpm" and the "finished in" buttons

Another way to deactivate the child lock on some Bosch washing machine models is to press and hold the "rpm" and the "finished in" buttons together for approximately three seconds. After this time you will hear an audible beep and the message “CL” will disappear.

3. Call a service professional for help

Is the washing machine still showing the key symbol? After carrying out one or all of these actions, this message should disappear. If the problem is still there, a service engineer might solve the issue.