delonghi microwave model no AC925CHS?

i have a delonghi microwave AC925CHS. i have the user manual but i cannot fix my problem. the child safety key is displayed in the top right window and according to manual i simply hold down the "stop/clear" button fir three consecutive seconds to remove the childlock. i have repeatedly done this to no avail. please help :) many thanks xxxxxxxxx ps: whilst the childlock is in place i cannot use the microwave at all.
sara pendlebury, November 2010


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