ERROR CODE EXPLAINED
Whirlpool Front Load Washer
Whirlpool Front Load Washer LOC / LC Error Code
What it means
The washer Control Lock has been activated.
Try this first
- This is normally not a washer failure.
- Locate the Control Lock button on the washer.
- Press or press and hold the Control Lock button as required by your model.
- Check the owner manual if the Control Lock button is not obvious.
Can I keep using it?✅ Normal control feature
Repair usually required?✅ No
If the error keeps returning
If Control Lock cannot be disabled, consult the owner manual for your specific washer model.
Official source
Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.
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