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Maytag Dishwasher error code

Maytag Dishwasher Error LOC

This means the control lock is active.

This means the control lock is active.

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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Maytag dishwasher repair guide for error LOC
Error codeLOCDishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    This means the control lock is active

    This means the control lock is active. It is a feature, not a fault.

  2. 2
    To disable the lock, press and hold the

    To disable the lock, press and hold the button labeled 'Control Lock' or with a lock icon for 3 seconds.

  3. 3
    On some models, you may need to press

    On some models, you may need to press and hold a specific cycle button (e.g., 'Heated Dry') for 3 seconds.

A quick explanation

What does LOC mean?

This means the control lock is active.

The answer you came for

How to fix Maytag dishwasher error LOC

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    This means the control lock is active

    This means the control lock is active. It is a feature, not a fault.

  2. 2

    To disable the lock, press and hold the

    To disable the lock, press and hold the button labeled 'Control Lock' or with a lock icon for 3 seconds.

  3. 3

    On some models, you may need to press

    On some models, you may need to press and hold a specific cycle button (e.g., 'Heated Dry') for 3 seconds.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix LOC Error This means the control lock is active. It is a feature, not a fault.To disable the lock, press and hold the button labeled 'Control Lock' or with a lock icon for 3 seconds.On some models, you may need to press and hold a specific cycle button (e.g., 'Heated Dry') for 3 seconds.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Maytag Dishwasher error LOC points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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