Whirlpool · Dryer Minor

Loc — Control Lock Enabled

Not a fault — the control panel is locked. Buttons will not respond until Control Lock is turned off. Easy to trigger accidentally with a long button press during cleaning.

Keep using it?
Yes — fix when convenient
DIY difficulty
Easy
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How to fix it

  1. Locate the Control Lock button on the console (sometimes labeled with a padlock icon and shared with another function like 'End Beep').
  2. Press and hold Control Lock for about 3 seconds until 'Loc' clears from the display.
  3. If no button is labeled Control Lock, check the owner's manual — on some models it's a hidden function on the Drum Light or Cycle Signal button.

Why it happens

Typical signs: 'Loc' or 'L' shown on display · All buttons non-responsive · Padlock icon lit · Beeping when any button is pressed

  • Control Lock turned on Someone (or a cleaning rag) held the Control Lock button for 3+ seconds.

More Whirlpool dryer codes

AF AF — Airflow Restriction E1 E1 — Exhaust Thermistor Open/Shorted E2 E2 — Outlet (Exhaust) Thermistor Shorted Err Err — Door Not Fully Closed F01 F01 — Main electronic control board failure F02 F02 — User Interface / Keypad Failure

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: atoz1.com.