Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeLoC / LC
ApplianceWasher
Nothing is broken when a front load Maytag washer shows LoC or LC. The spelling depends on the model, and both mean the control lock is turned on.
Why you see it
While the lock is on, the panel ignores the buttons. Pressing one brings up LoC or LC to remind you that the lock has to be released first.
Releasing the lock
Touch the Control Lock button and keep holding it for 3 seconds.
Watch the display count 3, 2, 1 and then show LC or LoC.
Older models: the owner manual shows which button is the control lock, and some of them need a press and hold. A locked washer still accepts START to pause a running cycle and POWER to switch off.
Related codes
F2 E1: the interface detects a button that is continuously activated.
F0 E1: items found in the drum during a Clean Washer cycle.
Washer repair for unresponsive controls in San Francisco
If the panel will not respond even once the lock is released, ask for a technician at (415) 649-2156. Maytag washer repair is available around San Francisco and the Bay Area, so have the model number ready.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so LoC / LC may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
LoC (or LC) shows that the control lock is on; it is not a fault.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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