Whirlpool Washer — Error Code LOC
The control lock is active, disabling the panel.
ApplianceDB ranks 1 repair for this code, led by “Release the control lock”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the control panel. Severity is classified as informational — the appliance keeps running normally.
Ranked repair steps
1. Release the control lock
Press (or press and hold) the Control Lock button; on older models the owner's manual identifies which button toggles the lock.
easy · basis: manufacturer first
Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Whirlpool Product Help — Error Codes in Front Load Washers. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.