Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- Loc
- Appliance
- Dryer
Loc on a Maytag dryer: the Control Lock is enabled.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so Loc may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
Loc
The Control Lock has been enabled.
Dryer will not start and shows Loc
Loc means the Control Lock is enabled. A locked control keeps the dryer from starting or running at all.
Unlock steps
- Find the Control Lock key. It may be on its own or paired with another button, such as Extra Rinse or Steam.
- Press and hold that button, not the label under it, for 3 seconds.
- Watch the display count down 3-2-1.
Refer to the owner’s manual for your exact model.
If you see other codes
Maytag Dryer repair through the service center
Residents of the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can phone (844) 415-0954 about Loc. Mention the model number and any steps already taken. Read our Dryer repair page too.
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.
Sources & references
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