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GE Microwave LOC — Control lock active

GE Microwave · Error code LOC

What LOC Means

LOC means the control panel lock (child lock) is engaged. The microwave will not respond to cook commands until the lock is disabled. This is a feature, not a failure.

Symptoms

  • 'LOC' or 'L' shown in display
  • Touching pads beeps but does nothing
  • Door operates normally, just no cook start

Common Causes

1
Control lock turned on intentionally or accidentally

Often triggered by holding CLEAR/OFF for 3 seconds.

2
Kids / cleaning bumping the lock pad

Easy to enable without noticing.

How to Fix It

  1. Press and hold CLEAR/OFF (or the dedicated 'Control Lock' pad on Profile models) for about 3 seconds.
  2. LOC should disappear from the display and a confirmation tone will sound.
  3. If LOC won't clear, unplug the microwave for 5 minutes and try again.
  4. If it still won't clear, suspect a stuck CLEAR/OFF key (see F7) and inspect the keypad.

More GE Microwave Codes

DOOR DOOR — Door not fully closed / open too long F0 F0 — Communication / no key entry fault F1 F1 — Open Thermal Sensor (Overheating) F10 F10 — Shorted Touch Screen F11 F11 — Shorted temperature probe F2 F2 — Shorted Thermal Sensor

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: geappliances.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.