On the covered Amana range, Locked, Lock, Loc, Lock-Electric means the range's Control Lock is on, which disables the keys and holds the oven door shut First, make sure the oven and timer are off. Then: hold the Start or Enter key for about five seconds until a tone sounds; reset the breaker for a minute if it will not clear.
Differential
Likely causes of “Amana range code Locked, Lock, Loc, Lock-Electric”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The Control Lock was switched on
What separates it LOC is on the display and keys do nothing
How to confirm Hold the Start or Enter key for about five seconds until a tone sounds
- 2
A child lock set by someone else
What separates it The oven door is locked and keys are dead
How to confirm Ask the household and unlock it the same way
- 3
A lock left on after cleaning
What separates it The panel responds only to the lock key
How to confirm Unlock before using the oven
- 4
A control that did not accept the unlock
What separates it The same key sequence fails
How to confirm Reset the breaker for one minute and try again
- 5
A stuck pad
What separates it The lock keeps returning
How to confirm A technician checks the pad
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Whether LOC or Lock shows
- Which key you held and for how long
- Whether the door is locked too
- The model number
Try in this order
0 of 9 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleMake sure the oven and timer are off.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleHold the Start or Enter key for about five seconds until a tone sounds; reset the breaker for a minute if it will not clear. Amana documents these checks for this code: unlock the Oven Control and Oven Door; and refer to the Owner's Manual for more information. Work them in that order and correct only what you actually find.
Check the display
ReversibleLOC or Lock means the control is locked, not faulty.
Hold the unlock key
ReversibleTouch and hold Start or Enter for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
Check the oven and timer are off
ReversibleThe unlock works only when nothing is running.
Try the sequence again
ReversibleA second hold toggles it back.
Reset the power
ReversibleBreaker off for one minute and on if the key does nothing.
Call service if it stays locked
ReversibleA pad or control may have failed.
Verify once, then respect the service boundary
ReversibleAmana specifies a 1 minute power interruption for this code, not an arbitrary one.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- The message
- LOC, Lock, Locked.
- What locks
- The keys and the oven door.
- Same platform
- Whirlpool Corporation builds controls for several brands.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the lock will not clear after the key sequence and a one-minute breaker reset, schedule service through Amana
- !Do not force a locked door
- !Keep the manual handy
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Exact questions
Common questions
What does Locked, Lock, Loc, Lock-Electric mean on a Amana range?+
the range's Control Lock is on, which disables the keys and holds the oven door shut
How do I unlock it?+
Make sure the oven and timer are off, then touch and hold Start or Enter for about five seconds.
Is the oven broken?+
No, it is a safety feature, and the message means it is working.
Why can't I open the door?+
The lock holds it shut until the control is unlocked.
Does a power cut remove the lock?+
Not necessarily.
Why does the door stay locked when the control is locked?+
The lock is a safety feature to stop children opening a hot oven, so the door latch is held shut along with the keys while LOC shows.
Can the lock come on by itself?+
It can be switched on by a long press of the Start or Enter key during cleaning or when a child leans on the panel, which is why many households find it on after wiping the keys.
What if the display shows LOC and nothing else works?+
Check that no cook cycle or timer is running, because the unlock only works with the oven idle. If it still fails, turn the breaker off for one minute and try again.
How long should I hold the key?+
About five seconds until you hear a tone, then release; holding much longer can lock it again.
When is the lock a sign of a fault?+
If it keeps coming back with no one pressing the key, a pad may be stuck, and that is a job for service.