Samsung Induction Cooktop Child Lock — Reset

What it means

Samsung induction cooktop child lock is deactivated by holding the padlock or Key button for 3 seconds.
The lock symbol disappears and normal touch control is restored immediately.

How to Fix It

Identify the child lock indicator

When the child lock is active, the display shows a padlock symbol, a key symbol, or the letters LOC.
The entire control panel is unresponsive while locked — this is by design.
Hold the lock button for 3 seconds

Press and hold the padlock or Key icon on the control panel for approximately 3 seconds.
You will hear a beep and the lock symbol will disappear, unlocking all controls.
Find the correct button on your model

The lock button location varies by Samsung model.
It is usually in the bottom-left or bottom-right of the control strip.
Refer to your model manual (downloadable from Samsung support) if you cannot locate it.
Try holding multiple buttons if a single button does not work

Some Samsung models require holding two buttons simultaneously to unlock (e.g. the On/Off button and a specific zone button).
Check the model-specific unlock procedure in your user manual.
Restore power if lock button is unresponsive

If the control panel is completely unresponsive and no button triggers any response, cut power at the wall socket for 60 seconds.
When power is restored, the child lock should have cleared.
Prevent accidental lock activation

The child lock can be accidentally activated by leaning on the panel, resting a cloth on it, or by a small child pressing buttons.
Keep the panel clear of objects when the hob is not in use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Samsung induction cooktop child lock keeps activating by itself?

Auto-activation of the child lock is usually caused by moisture or an object resting on the control panel.
Keep the panel dry and clear, and consider activating the lock intentionally when leaving the kitchen.

Samsung induction cooktop locked and will not respond to any button — what to do?

Cut power at the wall socket, wait 60 seconds, then restore.
If the cooktop returns to normal and the lock symbol is gone, it was a child lock issue.
If the panel is still unresponsive after power cycling, a hardware fault is present.

Is the child lock the same as the control panel lock on Samsung induction cooktops?

Yes — Samsung uses both terms for the same feature.
Pressing the lock button freezes all control inputs.
Holding the same button for 3 seconds unlocks the panel.