What Loc Means
Loc means the Control Lock is enabled. Whirlpool notes that with the control locked the dryer will not start or operate - it is a deliberate child-lock feature rather than a failure.
Common Causes of Loc
- Control Lock switched on intentionally or by accident
- Button held long enough during cleaning to arm the lock
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Press and hold the Control Lock key for three seconds; Whirlpool notes the machine counts down 3-2-1 as it releases. The key may be a stand-alone button or share a button with another function such as Extra Rinse or Steam, so check your manual for the exact key on your model. If the lock will not release, cut power at the breaker for a minute and try once more.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- None - this is a user setting.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.