Electrolux Oven Error Code LOC

LOC is a status indicator that means the oven door or the control panel is locked. It appears automatically during a self-clean cycle while the door latch is engaged, and it also appears when the control lock feature has been turned on manually. It is not an error or malfunction in most cases. The message will clear once the oven cools after self-cleaning, or when the control lock is deactivated.

If LOC is showing during a self-clean cycle, the oven is operating safely as designed and the door lock is a protective feature. Do not attempt to force the door open, as the interior temperature is extremely high during self-cleaning. If LOC is displayed because the control lock is engaged, the oven is not actively heating and it is safe, but cooking functions will not respond until the control lock is turned off.

If the issue is a failed door latch assembly, replacement parts typically range from $30 to $100 depending on the model, and a technician labor charge can bring the total to $150 to $300 or more. If the main control board is at fault, board replacement costs are generally higher, often in the $200 to $450 range including parts and labor. Many LOC situations are resolved at no cost by simply waiting for the oven to cool or by deactivating the control lock.

If the oven is running or finishing a self-clean cycle, wait for it to cool completely and the LOC message will clear on its own as the door latch releases. If the control lock was activated, press and hold the Control Lock button for about 3 seconds to deactivate it. If neither of these steps clears the display, try resetting the oven by turning off the circuit breaker for 1 to 2 minutes and then restoring power.

A circuit breaker reset can help clear a LOC message that persists after the oven has cooled, particularly if the control board is stuck in a locked state following a power interruption during self-cleaning. Turn off the breaker for 1 to 2 minutes before restoring power. However, if the door latch mechanism itself has failed, a reset will not resolve the issue and the latch assembly will need to be inspected.