CT Electric Cooktop Lock Mode
Topics:
- How to lock or unlock a CT Electric Cooktop?
- CTE Cooktop lock icon is red
- CT Series Electric Cooktop lock icon blinking or flashing
- CT Model Electric Cooktop does not work when power is first turned on, it is locked
- Why does the Electric Cooktop lock itself after a power outage?
- Can Lock Mode be permanently disabled?
- What does 5 hr, 5hr, or Shr mean?
Answer:
A steady, glowing red light within the Lock key indicates the unit is locked. The unit will be locked when it is powered up for the first time or if there was a power outage. This is normal operation.
- For CE Electric Cooktops, refer to CE Electric Cooktop Lock Mode.
- For Induction Cooktops and ranges, refer to CI Induction Cooktop, IR Induction Range, and Legacy IR Induction Range Lock Mode and Auto-Lock
To unlock control panel:
- Press and hold the Lock key for three seconds.
- The unit will beep twice and the light within the Lock key will go out.
- The control unit is now in the idle mode.
To lock control panel:
- Press and hold the Lock key for three seconds.
- The unit will beep three times and the light within the Lock key will illuminate.
If the lock will not disable, or if the Lock key is blinking for flashing:
- Reset the unit's power at the electrical supply source.
- Once power is restored, unlock the cooktop.
- The Lock feature cannot be permanently disabled.
If the unit will not unlock:
- If it is a new installation, make sure unit installed per specifications in the product Installation Guide.
- Verify unit is not in Showroom Mode. "5hr" appears on the display if the unit is in Showroom Mode. See also, CT Electric Cooktop Showroom Mode Instructions.
- If an error code is present, the unit will not work. Search for the error code shown for information related to specific error codes.
- If the unit still does not unlock, no further troubleshooting advice is available. Contact Factory Certified Service to schedule an appointment for repair.
See also:
Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for further information.
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