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Fisher & Paykel WH2424 Front-Load Message “KEY LOC”: control panel is locked

On Fisher & Paykel WH2424 front-load washers such as the WH2424F1, WH2424P1 and WH2424P2, the message "KEY LOC" means Keylock is activated. The control panel ignores presses so the cycle cannot be changed by accident. Nothing…

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Code
KEY LOC
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Fisher & Paykel
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What KEY LOC means

On Fisher & Paykel WH2424 front-load washers such as the WH2424F1, WH2424P1 and WH2424P2, the message "KEY LOC" means Keylock is activated. The control panel ignores presses so the cycle cannot be changed by accident. Nothing is wrong with the washer, and an owner can switch the lock off in a couple of seconds. It clears with a simple touch, with no tools.

Common causes of KEY LOC

  • Keylock turned on from the control panel
  • Keylock pressed by accident while cleaning or by a child
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Find the Keylock touch pad on the control panel. 2. Touch and hold Keylock for 2 seconds. 3. Check that "KEY LOC" disappears from the display. 4. Select your cycle and press start. If it does not release, turn the washer off, wait a minute, and try again.

! Why to stop there
  • This is a normal feature, not a repair.
  • If Keylock does not release after the 2-second hold, the touch panel may need a technician.
  • A written price comes first for any visit, and our work carries a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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How do I turn off "KEY LOC"?

Touch and hold the Keylock pad for 2 seconds. The message clears and the controls respond again. No tools are needed, only a steady touch.

Why does the washer lock itself?

It does not lock on its own. Keylock is switched on by a touch, often by accident while wiping the panel. It stays on until you switch it off yourself.

What if the pad does not respond?

Turn the washer off, wait a minute and turn it on again, then hold Keylock for 2 seconds. If it still ignores you, call us to check the touch panel.

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