I did some google searching and found that there could be a few different issues that are causing the lid lock light to flash or blink on the control panel of my washer.
Samsung washing machine door lock blinking.
Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
For front load models drain the emergency hose.
During the entire wash cycle the samsung washing machine locks the door to prevent it from being opened and interrupting or stopping the cycle.
Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.
Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.
Hopefully these will be color coded.
To prevent children from accidentally starting or playing around with the washer or dryer the child lock feature disables the buttons on the control panel with some exceptions like the power button.
Check the washing machine s water supply and door seal for leaks.
I have an older kenmore top loading washing machine.
Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
Also found this on the samsung site for your issue as i expect you know the child lock is not on they seem to think people are daft.
To figure out what is causing this you should.
It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release.
Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
I do not lid lock light flashing blinking on top load washing machine how to clear read more.
Front load models will lock the door while water is detected inside the washer to prevent it from spilling onto your floor.
The lid lock light is flashing on my top load washer.
Use the right amount of he detergent and remove detergent residue from the washing machine.
Machines and dryers are an important part of many households they can also pose a safety concern.
My indesit widl 102 washing machine has a problem with the red door lock warning light flashing non stop because of this i cannot start any cycle it is flashing even with the door closed tight i have tried unplugging from the mains for a few minutes but when you plug it back in it starts flashing again.