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Frigidaire Dishwasher LOC Door or Control Lock Display

LOC on a Frigidaire dishwasher is listed in Frigidaire's guide as a normal status display indicating the lock is engaged. It is not a fault.

What LOC Means

LOC on a Frigidaire dishwasher is listed in Frigidaire's guide as a normal status display indicating the lock is engaged. It is not a fault.

Common Causes of LOC

  • Control or door lock feature activated, often intentionally as a child lock
  • Lock key pressed accidentally while loading

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Check your owner's manual for your model's lock key or key combination, and hold it for the time listed to release the lock.

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • None — normal operating state, no repair needed.

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.

Other Dishwasher Error Codes

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Behavior Not Matching What's Described Above?

If LOC is showing up earlier than expected, coming with other symptoms, or you're just not sure, book a factory-trained technician for a proper diagnosis.

FAQ

LOC FAQ

With the lock on, the keypad ignores presses until it is released.

Yes — it helps prevent children from changing settings or starting a cycle.

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