LG Dishwasher Error IE: What It Means and How to Fix It
Short answer
IE on a LG dishwasher means: not enough water enters the tub within the set time (after about 10 minutes of filling); you may hear chiming. First step: Check there is water from the kitchen/bathroom taps.
Inlet error (not enough water)
Likely causes
- Water outage
- Bent/pressed inlet hose
- Inlet valve closed
How to fix it
- 1Check there is water from the kitchen/bathroom taps.
- 2Straighten a pressed or kinked inlet hose.
- 3If newly installed or moved: open the inlet valve and the shut-off valve (turn anticlockwise).
- 4If the code persists, contact LG customer service.
When to call a professional: If it persists – service technician.
Applies to: LG dishwashers
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Source
Based on LG's official error code information: LG UK – [LG Dishwasher] Guide to Error Codes. Last checked 2026-10-28. Codes and their meaning can differ by model and region; check your appliance's manual.
Frequently asked questions
What does LG dishwasher error code IE mean?
Not enough water enters the tub within the set time (after about 10 minutes of filling); you may hear chiming.
How do I fix IE on a LG dishwasher?
Check there is water from the kitchen/bathroom taps. Straighten a pressed or kinked inlet hose. If newly installed or moved: open the inlet valve and the shut-off valve (turn anticlockwise). If the code persists, contact LG customer service.
When should I call a technician for IE?
If it persists – service technician.