Amana Washer Code Loc – Troubleshooting Guide

Amana washing machines come in both top and front-loading models, and both types share many error codes. For example, let’s suppose you’re seeing the LOC code flashing on the display. In that case, this guide is going to explain to you what that code means.

The LOC code on an Amana Washer is not an error. Instead, the code means that the Control Lock feature has been activated. When that happens, all of the washer’s controls will be disabled to prevent unwanted use of the machine and prevent any changes to the current wash cycle. You can activate or deactivate the Control Lock by pressing and holding the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.

In this guide, we’ll dive into what the LOC code means and how you can activate or deactivate the Control Lock feature as needed.

When you see the LOC code displayed on your Amana washer, don’t worry! It’s not an error code at all. Instead, the code means that the Control Lock on your washer is activated.

The Control Lock deactivates all of the washer’s other controls. As a result, you will see the LOC code flashing on the display whenever you try to change any settings.

The Control Lock feature must be manually activated and deactivated on your Amana washing machine. The feature serves two purposes:

Firstly, it ensures that there will be no unwanted operation of your washing machine, which is especially dangerous for young children. For instance, households with children will likely want to prevent them from unknowingly turning on and operating the washing machine. With the Control Lock activated, this will not be a problem.

Secondly, the Control Lock feature also ensures that none of your current settings can be changed. So, if you have input custom settings for your wash cycle, you won’t have to worry about anyone accidentally or deliberately making changes to them.

As mentioned earlier, the Control Lock feature on Amana washers must be manually activated and deactivated. So, if you’re seeing the LOC code and want to deactivate it, here’s what you’ll have to do:

• First, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.
• If that doesn’t work, please refer to your user manual for steps that are unique to your particular Amana washer model.

Once the Control Lock feature is deactivated, you can then change the washer’s settings in any way you’d like.

Bear in mind that the Control Lock feature will only work while the appliance is undergoing a wash cycle. So, when the cycle has begun, and you’d like to activate the Control Lock feature, you can do so by following these steps:

• Locate and identify the Control Lock button. On some Amana washers, that is a standalone button. Other models will have it as a dual-function key, which means it will be paired with another button like Steam or Extra Rinse.
• Next, once you’ve identified the Control Lock button on your washer, press and hold it for 3 seconds. As you’re holding the Control Lock button, you should see a 3-2-1 countdown followed by LOC or LC on the washer’s display. 

If that does not work, press the Power button first before you press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.

As long as the Control Lock feature is activated, none of the other buttons on the control panel will work. That will prevent any unwanted operation of the washer or unwanted changes to your wash cycle settings.

Alternate Codes

The Control Lock code can present itself as either LOC or LC, depending on the exact Amana washer model that you have.

Remember: neither one of those codes are an error at all. They only flash to let you know that the Control Lock feature is currently active.

As mentioned earlier, the LOC or LC codes on an Amana washer are not error codes at all. Instead, those codes are triggered when you press a button while the Control Lock feature is activated.

Therefore, you only need to deactivate the Control Lock feature to clear the LOC or LC code. To do that, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds. Once the feature is deactivated, you can then change your washer’s settings without the LOC or LC code flashing on the display.

Amana washing machines come in both top and front-loading models, and both types share many error codes. For example, let’s suppose you’re seeing the LOC code flashing on the display. In that case, this guide is going to explain to you what that code means.

The LOC code on an Amana Washer is not an error. Instead, the code means that the Control Lock feature has been activated. When that happens, all of the washer’s controls will be disabled to prevent unwanted use of the machine and prevent any changes to the current wash cycle. You can activate or deactivate the Control Lock by pressing and holding the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.

In this guide, we’ll dive into what the LOC code means and how you can activate or deactivate the Control Lock feature as needed.

When you see the LOC code displayed on your Amana washer, don’t worry! It’s not an error code at all. Instead, the code means that the Control Lock on your washer is activated.

The Control Lock deactivates all of the washer’s other controls. As a result, you will see the LOC code flashing on the display whenever you try to change any settings.

The Control Lock feature must be manually activated and deactivated on your Amana washing machine. The feature serves two purposes:

Firstly, it ensures that there will be no unwanted operation of your washing machine, which is especially dangerous for young children. For instance, households with children will likely want to prevent them from unknowingly turning on and operating the washing machine. With the Control Lock activated, this will not be a problem.

Secondly, the Control Lock feature also ensures that none of your current settings can be changed. So, if you have input custom settings for your wash cycle, you won’t have to worry about anyone accidentally or deliberately making changes to them.

As mentioned earlier, the Control Lock feature on Amana washers must be manually activated and deactivated. So, if you’re seeing the LOC code and want to deactivate it, here’s what you’ll have to do:

• First, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.
• If that doesn’t work, please refer to your user manual for steps that are unique to your particular Amana washer model.

Once the Control Lock feature is deactivated, you can then change the washer’s settings in any way you’d like.

Bear in mind that the Control Lock feature will only work while the appliance is undergoing a wash cycle. So, when the cycle has begun, and you’d like to activate the Control Lock feature, you can do so by following these steps:

• Locate and identify the Control Lock button. On some Amana washers, that is a standalone button. Other models will have it as a dual-function key, which means it will be paired with another button like Steam or Extra Rinse.
• Next, once you’ve identified the Control Lock button on your washer, press and hold it for 3 seconds. As you’re holding the Control Lock button, you should see a 3-2-1 countdown followed by LOC or LC on the washer’s display. 

If that does not work, press the Power button first before you press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds.

As long as the Control Lock feature is activated, none of the other buttons on the control panel will work. That will prevent any unwanted operation of the washer or unwanted changes to your wash cycle settings.

Alternate Codes

The Control Lock code can present itself as either LOC or LC, depending on the exact Amana washer model that you have.

Remember: neither one of those codes are an error at all. They only flash to let you know that the Control Lock feature is currently active.

As mentioned earlier, the LOC or LC codes on an Amana washer are not error codes at all. Instead, those codes are triggered when you press a button while the Control Lock feature is activated.

Therefore, you only need to deactivate the Control Lock feature to clear the LOC or LC code. To do that, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds. Once the feature is deactivated, you can then change your washer’s settings without the LOC or LC code flashing on the display.