the pre-wash led is flashing- which should mean the child lock is on but when i try to dis-engage the child lock nothing happens---as a result i cant wash...

c.smith, April 2005

I just wanted to say a big thank you to whoever posted this, as I had the same problem on my machine. I had it in the past and it was the drain hose which was blocked, so I cleared it out myself, but the light was still flashing. Called an engineer out, and frankly he did not know what he was doing, told me the child lock was jammed, and he needed to order a new part. I knew this wasn't right, as the child lock is on the buttons on the left. I knew I just needed to re set the machine but didn't know how, until I came across this forum. Thank you, your a lifesaver

Joanne, March 2007

I just want to say many thanks to the people on this forum, as you have saved me from spending another 200pounds as i thought the beko had packed in.
A million thanks Dave and to the lady who first posted this.
God bless forums and free information

MACK, February 2006

I had the same problem and found that someone had an answer on this site. i have cut and pasted it from the ladies answer. it worked for me. all the credit obviously goes to this lady and i am sure she wont mind what ive done. so have a go and hopefully it should work. ive even left her name on the bottom.

Have had the same problem, prewash light flashing right hand side of machine. The shop I purchased machine from have spoken to their Engineer and it's a case of re-setting the machine. Have told me how to do it and the machine's working again - fingers crossed!
Turn power button off (not at wall)
Select 90 degree wash
Press Start and Cancel button down at same time for 3 seconds and turn power button on whilst still holding buttons down - Start light will flash.
Leave power on.
Select any Spin position.
Press Start and Cancel button at same time again for 3 seconds - other buttons may start to flash - if they do, press Start and Cancel button together again for 3 seconds.
Machine should be re-set ready for use.
Good luck!
All we need now is for the rain to stop!

Julie Green

dave, May 2005