Whirlpool · Washer Minor

LoC — / LC — Control Lock Active

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

Keep using it?
Yes — fix when convenient
DIY difficulty
Easy
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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).

Why it happens

Typical signs: 'LoC' or 'LC' shown · Buttons don't respond · Lock icon lit on the display · Cycle won't start

  • Control Lock enabled Either toggled on intentionally or hit by accident.
  • Stuck control lock button If the lock keeps re-enabling itself after you clear it, the button is stuck — see 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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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: producthelp.whirlpool.com.