LG Washing Machine Error Codes
The complete list of 34 LG washing machine error codes, based on LG's official information. Find your code to see what it means and what you can safely do yourself. Codes with step-by-step fixes have their own guide.
| Code | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| OE | Washer cannot drain. The washer cannot drain the wash water.Different meanings by model type, see guide.LG's regional pages describe this code differently; check your manual. | Check behind the washer that the drain hose is not kinked or clogged; straighten/clear it and run a spin to confirm. |
| IE | Water inlet error (no water). The tub does not fill to an adequate level in the specified time.Different meanings by model type, see guide. | Step-by-step fix |
| UE | Unbalanced load. The load is unevenly distributed in the drum (small load, mixed fabrics, or single large items such as sheets/comforters).Different meanings by model type, see guide. | Step-by-step fix |
| LE | Tub fails to spin (motor). The motor cannot run properly because of overload or a foreign object stuck in the tub.LG's regional pages describe this code differently; check your manual. | Unplug the power cord, wait 5 minutes and try again. |
| dE | Door not closed properly. dE1/E01: door not closed properly (e.g. laundry caught in the gasket). dE2/E30: door closed but not locked (overload, items caught in gasket, bent/broken latch).Different meanings by model type, see guide. | Step-by-step fix |
| CE | Motor over-current. Over-current in the motor circuit (short circuit, loose connection, ground fault or power surge). | Unplug the washer for 10 seconds, plug it back in and run a cycle. |
| Sud | Too many suds. Too much foam detected; the washer adds a suds-reducing cycle (~2 h extra) and may stop in spin to prevent leaks. | Step-by-step fix |
| FE | Overfilling. The washer is overfilling, usually from a faulty water valve.Different meanings by model type, see guide. | Step-by-step fix |
| PE | Water level sensor. The water level sensor is malfunctioning.Different meanings by model type, see guide. | Unplug the washer for 10 seconds, plug it back in and restart the cycle. |
| PF | Power failure. Power was interrupted during a cycle. | Step-by-step fix |
| tE | Heating error. Heating error, usually a faulty thermistor (temperature sensor).Different meanings by model type, see guide. | Step-by-step fix |
| dHE | Temporary dry-function error. A temporary error in the dry function. | Power down and unplug; wait 10 seconds; restore power and restart. |
| HE | Temporary heater error. A temporary heater error. | Power down and unplug; wait 10 seconds; restore power and restart. |
| SE | Sensor error. A sensor error. | Power down and unplug; wait 10 seconds; restore power and restart. |
| AE | Leakage inside the appliance. A leak inside the appliance; a safety switch stops the washer to prevent flooding.Different meanings by model type, see guide. | Step-by-step fix |
| vS | Vibration sensor. Possible issue with the vibration sensor (contact problem or malfunction). May be shown as u5 or uS.Different meanings by model type, see guide. | Step-by-step fix |
| FF | Freeze failure. Temperature inside dropped below 1 °C; hoses may be frozen. Controls are disabled until the machine warms above 4 °C. | Step-by-step fix |
| OPn | Detergent drawer open. The washer was run without the drawer fully inserted, or the drawer was opened while running. | Insert the detergent drawer completely. |
| Ed1 | Automatic dispenser pump. Liquid detergent level did not drop – faulty detergent pump. | Check the detergent type and remove residue from the tray. |
| Ed2 | Automatic dispenser pump. Liquid detergent level did not drop – open circuit in the detergent pump. | Check the detergent type and remove residue from the tray. |
| Ed3 | Automatic dispenser pump. Liquid softener level did not drop – faulty softener pump. | Use only liquid softener in this dispenser; add powder softener to the drum by hand; remove residue. |
| Ed4 | Automatic dispenser pump. Liquid softener level did not drop – open circuit in the softener pump. | Use only liquid softener; remove residue from the tray. |
| Ed5 | PCB communication. Poor communication between PCBs. | Unplug, wait 60 seconds, restart. |
| E80 | Display/Main PCB communication. Communication fault between the display PCB and the main PCB. | Unplug, wait 60 seconds, restart. |
| nC | NFC module connection. Faulty connection between the display PCB and the NFC module. | Unplug, wait 60 seconds, restart. |
| nE | Wi-Fi module connection. Connection issue between display PCB and the Wi-Fi module. | Unplug, wait 60 seconds, restart. |
| nF | Wi-Fi module. Problem with the Wi-Fi module. | Unplug, wait 60 seconds, restart. |
| PS | Power supply issue. Power supply problem; the appliance stops (may be shown as P5). | Step-by-step fix |
| tCL | Tub clean reminder. Not a fault: time to run the Tub Clean cycle. | Empty the tub, add washing-machine cleaner, select Tub Clean and start; monthly use prevents the reminder. |
| CL | Child lock on. Not a fault: child lock is active and the control panel is disabled. | Hold the child-lock button (or button combination) for 3 seconds to toggle. |
| Cd | Cool down. Not a fault: the drying cycle has finished; the washer tumbles the load periodically for up to 4 hours to reduce wrinkles. | Remove the clothes or press START/PAUSE. |
| dcL | Nozzle clean running. Not a fault: ezDispense nozzle-clean maintenance function is running (~16 min). | Do nothing; no action is needed. |
| dL | Door lock error. The door-lock mechanism does not work properly; foreign objects or damp use environment can interfere. | Step-by-step fix |
| E3 | Drain motor (top-load). A problem with the operation of the drain motor; can also occur when water inside has frozen. | Step-by-step fix |
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Sources
- LG US – LG Front Load Washer - Error Code List(New)
- LG AT (DE) – [LG Toplader-Waschmaschine] Fehlercode-Liste
Last checked 2026-10-28. Codes can differ by model and region; your appliance's manual is the final reference.