ERROR CODE EXPLAINED

Maytag Front Load Washer

Maytag Front Load Washer LC Error Code

What it means

Maytag says LC or LoC means Control Lock is active; it is not an error.

Try this first

  1. Touch and hold the "Control Lock" button for 3 seconds to change the Control Lock setting.
  2. Wait for the display countdown while the Control Lock button is held.
Can I keep using it?With Control Lock active, the washer controls will not function normally, though Maytag notes Start can still pause the cycle and Power can turn the washer off.
Repair usually required?No repair is indicated by this Maytag guidance because LC/LoC is a control setting.

If the error keeps returning

Use the linked official Maytag Product Help article for the manufacturer procedure.

Official source

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Maytag Front Load Washer LC: Quick Answer

What it means: Maytag says LC or LoC means Control Lock is active; it is not an error.

First thing to check

Touch and hold the "Control Lock" button for 3 seconds to change the Control Lock setting.

Can I keep using it?

With Control Lock active, the washer controls will not function normally, though Maytag notes Start can still pause the cycle and Power can turn the washer off.

Repair outlook

No repair is indicated by this Maytag guidance because LC/LoC is a control setting.

If the code remains

Use the linked official Maytag Product Help article for the manufacturer procedure.

Model note: Error-code meanings and procedures can vary by model and model year. Confirm the code against the documentation for your exact appliance before replacing parts.

Manufacturer reference: producthelp.maytag.com

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