LoC Minor Easy DIY

Whirlpool Washer LoC / LC — Control Lock Active

Whirlpool Washer · Error code LoC

What LoC Means

The Control Lock (child lock) feature is on. Button presses are ignored intentionally until you turn the lock off.

Symptoms

  • 'LoC' or 'LC' shown
  • Buttons don't respond
  • Lock icon lit on the display
  • Cycle won't start

Common Causes

1
Control Lock enabled

Either toggled on intentionally or hit by accident.

2
Stuck control lock button

If the lock keeps re-enabling itself after you clear it, the button is stuck — see F2E1.

How to Fix It

  1. Press and hold the Control Lock button (or the button marked with a key icon) for 3-5 seconds until LoC disappears.
  2. On some models the lock toggle is a long-press of a specific cycle button — check the control panel printing.
  3. If LoC won't clear, unplug for 5 minutes and try again.
  4. If LoC re-enables itself constantly, suspect a stuck panel button (F2E1).

More Whirlpool Washer Codes

dET dET — Detergent Cartridge Empty F0E2 F0E2 — Over Suds Detected F0E3 F0E3 — Load Too Heavy / Basket Blocked F0E5 F0E5 — Off-Balance Load F0E7 F0E7 — Motor Control Unit Fault F1E1 F1E1 — Main Control Board (CCU) Fault

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: producthelp.whirlpool.com

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