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Amana Dryer Error Code Loc: Meaning and Fix

Loc
How Loc appears on a Amana dryer display.
Amana dryer Latch (part number W11307244), the component to check for code Loc (shared reference photo for this part type)
Product photo courtesy of AppliancePartsPros.com

Reading the dryer display

On a dryer the code shows in the time-remaining window or as blinking status lights. Write down the characters before you press anything, because starting a new cycle usually clears the display. Amana models often flash lights instead of printing text, so count the flashes.

Amana is a Whirlpool Corporation brand sold mostly through builder and value channels. Its entry-level washers, dryers and ranges use the simpler Whirlpool-family control boards, so the codes are short and often shown as flashing lights. The codes apply to model numbers such as ADB1200AWS, ADB2200AWS and NDE2330AYW; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes Loc

How to fix it

  1. Cycle the power: switch off the dryer breaker (or unplug it) for one minute, restore power, then start a timed dry cycle and watch for the code.
  2. Open and shut the door or lid firmly and make sure nothing (clothing, a rack, a hose) is blocking the strike.
  3. Look at the lock and strike for cracks, bent tabs or burn marks and compare the action with the door open versus closed.
  4. With power off, reseat the lock connector and check the harness for pinched or green-corroded pins.
  5. If the lock still will not engage or release, replace the lock assembly and re-test.
  6. Run a full short cycle or function again and confirm the code stays gone before putting the appliance back into normal use.

Parts you may need

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Questions

What does Loc mean on a Amana dryer?

It is a fault code from the Amana control. It indicates a problem with a door or lid lock. A power reset is the first thing to try.

Can I keep using the dryer while it shows Loc?

You can try it after a power reset. If the code returns, the affected function may not run properly, so it is worth fixing soon before it causes a bigger failure.

Do I need a technician to clear Loc?

Many owners can fix it themselves. Start with the reset and the inspection steps, and only call a technician if the part tests bad and you do not want to replace it.

Other Amana dryer codes

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Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including NDE2330AYW, NDE2335AYW, NDE7800AYW, NDG2330AWW, NDG7800AWW, NDE5800AYW.