LC on a Miele hob explained, with the lock types and release methods from the support text.
Model compatibility
Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so LC may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What thiscode means
The system lock or safety lock is activated and the hob does not function.
Short answer
When LC is on the hob display and nothing works, a lock is active. Switching the lock off, not repairing anything, is what the support text describes.
At a glance
Code
LC
What it means
The system lock or safety lock is activated and the hob does not function.
What you can check
A lock is active, so no repair is involved. Follow your operating instructions to switch it off, for example by holding the rotary controls of both front zones anti-clockwise until LC goes out.
When to call a technician
A hob that stays locked after you try the unlock steps that suit it should be seen by a technician.
Locks on induction hobs
With the system lock, the hob cannot be turned on at all. With the safety lock, it works only under certain conditions. Because control elements differ between hobs, follow the operating instructions for yours, or try one of the listed sensor combinations, for example holding the rotary controls of both front zones anti-clockwise against resistance until LC goes out.
Electric hobs
The same message applies to electric hobs. One listed method is to touch the Door lock closed sensor control until LC goes out in the timer display and the safety lock indicator light goes out.
Codes easily confused with LC
A zone that shows u_ lacks suitable cookware, and the FE49 message concerns the cooling fan.
Cooktop repair for the SC service areas
For a hob that stays locked, phone (844) 459-5005. Our team takes Miele cooktop requests in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Share the model number and the unlock attempts when you call, or look at cooktop repair first.
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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