Electrolux Dryer Error Code LOC

LOC on an Electrolux dryer means the Control Lock feature is active, which disables all control panel inputs to prevent accidental changes to cycle settings. This is a built-in function of the electronic control board and is not a fault or error related to any mechanical or electrical component. The dryer is operating normally, but button presses will not be recognized until the lock is cleared.

The LOC code does not indicate any safety hazard. If a cycle was already running when the lock was activated, the dryer will continue to complete that cycle normally. The only limitation is that you cannot adjust settings or start new cycles until the Control Lock is deactivated.

There is no repair cost associated with the LOC code in most cases, since it is simply a locked control panel feature that can be deactivated at no cost by pressing and holding the Control Lock button. If the button itself is physically damaged and does not respond to input, replacing a faulty control panel or board could range from roughly 80 to 300 dollars depending on the specific model and whether professional labor is involved.

Press and hold the Control Lock button on the control panel for approximately 5 seconds. The LOC indicator should disappear and the panel will return to normal operation. No tools, parts, or service technician are required to resolve this code.

Unplugging the dryer or cycling the circuit breaker may not reliably clear the LOC code, because some control boards restore the lock state after a power interruption. The correct method is to press and hold the Control Lock button for 5 seconds to deactivate the feature through the control board interface.