Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If your Rival microwave is locked, won't start, or displays a lock icon, this guide will show you how to enable or disable the child safety lock. These steps work on many Rival microwave oven models, although the exact buttons may vary.
In this video, I will show you:
How to unlock a Rival microwave
How to turn the child lock on or off
What to do if the microwave won't respond
How to reset the control panel
What to do if the lock won't turn off
How to Unlock a Rival Microwave
Method 1: Hold the Stop/Clear Button
Most Rival microwaves use this method.
Make sure the microwave is plugged in.
Press and hold the Stop/Clear button for 3–5 seconds.
Listen for a beep or watch for the lock icon to disappear.
Try using the microwave again.
Method 2: Hold the Cancel Button
Some models use the Cancel button instead.
Press and hold Cancel for about 3–5 seconds.
Wait for the lock symbol to disappear.
Method 3: Hold the Lock Button
If your microwave has a dedicated Lock or Child Lock button:
Press and hold it for 3–5 seconds.
The control panel should unlock.
How to Lock the Microwave
To enable the child lock:
Press and hold the same button used to unlock the microwave (usually Stop/Clear, Cancel, or Lock) for 3–5 seconds.
Wait for the lock icon or a beep to confirm the controls are locked.
If the Microwave Still Won't Unlock
Try these steps:
Unplug the microwave for 1 minute.
Plug it back in.
Try holding the unlock button again.
Make sure you hold the button continuously for at least 3–5 seconds.
If the Buttons Don't Respond
If none of the buttons work:
Check that the microwave has power.
Try resetting it by unplugging it for one minute.
If only certain buttons fail to respond, the keypad may be damaged or worn out.
A faulty control panel or membrane keypad may require repair or replacement. The model number for this Walmart microwave is EM720CWA-PMB
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
If your Rival microwave is locked, won't start, or displays a lock icon, this guide will show you how to enable or disable the child safety lock. These steps work on many Rival microwave oven models, although the exact buttons may vary.
In this video, I will show you:
How to unlock a Rival microwave
How to turn the child lock on or off
What to do if the microwave won't respond
How to reset the control panel
What to do if the lock won't turn off
How to Unlock a Rival Microwave
Method 1: Hold the Stop/Clear Button
Most Rival microwaves use this method.
Make sure the microwave is plugged in.
Press and hold the Stop/Clear button for 3–5 seconds.
Listen for a beep or watch for the lock icon to disappear.
Try using the microwave again.
Method 2: Hold the Cancel Button
Some models use the Cancel button instead.
Press and hold Cancel for about 3–5 seconds.
Wait for the lock symbol to disappear.
Method 3: Hold the Lock Button
If your microwave has a dedicated Lock or Child Lock button:
Press and hold it for 3–5 seconds.
The control panel should unlock.
How to Lock the Microwave
To enable the child lock:
Press and hold the same button used to unlock the microwave (usually Stop/Clear, Cancel, or Lock) for 3–5 seconds.
Wait for the lock icon or a beep to confirm the controls are locked.
If the Microwave Still Won't Unlock
Try these steps:
Unplug the microwave for 1 minute.
Plug it back in.
Try holding the unlock button again.
Make sure you hold the button continuously for at least 3–5 seconds.
If the Buttons Don't Respond
If none of the buttons work:
Check that the microwave has power.
Try resetting it by unplugging it for one minute.
If only certain buttons fail to respond, the keypad may be damaged or worn out.
A faulty control panel or membrane keypad may require repair or replacement. The model number for this Walmart microwave is EM720CWA-PMB
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
