Direct answer
On a supported Whirlpool washer, LoC or LC means Control Lock is enabled rather than a mechanical failure. Locate the control marked with a lock symbol or Control Lock label. Then hold that exact control for the duration shown by the model’s panel or manual.
What this covers
- Whirlpool washers displaying LoC or LC
- The code and product type exactly match the official source
- Customer-accessible checks before component replacement
What it does not cover
- ×A similar code on another manufacturer or appliance type
- ×Codes omitted from the exact model manual
- ×Internal wiring, sealed-panel or live-electrical repair
Confirm LoC or LC on the exact model
ReversiblePhotograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.
Check the condition named by the code
ReversibleLocate the control marked with a lock symbol or Control Lock label.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleHold that exact control for the duration shown by the model’s panel or manual.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleConfirm LoC clears and normal cycle buttons respond. Do not confuse LoC with a leak code used by another manufacturer.
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Visible sources support the visible claims. Home Product Support records the publisher, the fact used and the review date; community reports can suggest an issue but do not become a published fact on their own.
Exact questions
Common follow-ups
What does LoC or LC mean on a Whirlpool washer?+
It means Control Lock is enabled rather than a mechanical failure.
Can I clear LoC or LC by resetting the washer?+
A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.
When is professional service appropriate?+
Do not confuse LoC with a leak code used by another manufacturer.
Answer for the exact device and software version shown above.