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Frigidaire Front-Load Washer Display LOC: Control Lock Is on

LOC on a Frigidaire front-load washer means the control lock is activated. It is a user setting and not an error. The display shows LOC on the Affinity 6000 and 7000 washers of the 2006 and…

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Code
LOC
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Frigidaire
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What LOC means

LOC on a Frigidaire front-load washer means the control lock is activated. It is a user setting and not an error. The display shows LOC on the Affinity 6000 and 7000 washers of the 2006 and 2009 to 2012 generations, and on current front-load models too. With the lock on, the keys are disabled so a child cannot change a cycle or start the washer. Owners see a washer that ignores the buttons and has LOC lit on the display. Nothing is broken, and a few seconds with the right key combination turns it off.

Common causes of LOC

  • Control lock switched on by the key combination
  • Keys pressed by a child or while cleaning
  • Keys sticking from a spill on the panel
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Find the control lock key combination in your Use & Care guide. 2. Hold it for 10 seconds until LOC is no longer displayed. 3. Check that the display now accepts a cycle. 4. If LOC will not clear, wipe the panel dry and try again.

! Why to stop there
  • If the lock will not release and the keys do not respond, we do not yet know whether the keys or the board are the cause.
  • We test the key response and the control, then give you a written price before replacing a panel.
  • If it is just a setting, we show you how to turn it off.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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LOCLOC questions
Is LOC an error code?

No. LOC means the control lock is on. It is a setting to keep the keys from being pressed, not a broken part. LOC only means the keys are locked on purpose, and it is released with a key combination listed in the Use & Care guide for your model.

How do I turn it off?

Hold the control lock keys for 10 seconds until LOC disappears. The exact keys are in the Use & Care guide for your model. The exact keys are in the Use & Care guide for your model, and the hold time is about 10 seconds.

What if the keys are stuck?

Sticking keys can keep the lock from releasing. We test the panel and tell you whether it needs repair or replacement. Sticking keys can keep the lock from releasing, and we test the panel and tell you whether it needs repair.

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