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Maytag · Washing machine

LOC

Normal status or function

function message

Maytag LOC means the front-load washer Control Lock is active.

Market, product family, and model applicability

US · en-US · Maytag front-load washers covered by the official Product Help table covered by the cited official US support page

product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.

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What you can do now

Touch the Control Lock control or use the exact model manual to identify the required button.

  1. Touch the Control Lock control or use the exact model manual to identify the required button.

Stop and get service when

The source does not call for service for LOC by itself.

Do not do

Do not present LOC as an error.

LOC is a control function, not a fault.

If the message returns

Use the model manual if the control does not unlock.

Source and scope

Official manufacturer source
Market and locale
US · en-US
Product family
front-load washers covered by the official Product Help table
Official source last checked
July 25, 2026
Review status
Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval

Maytag

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