Error codes and malfunctions of LG washing machines

LG washing machine logoWashing machines made under the LG brand have the ability to display an error code. Such codes occur during various breakdowns and any failures. They carry information about what malfunction is preventing the normal operation of the machine. And it often happens that having understood what the problem is, a person can solve it himself.

Of course, it is advisable to carry out repairs following the correct instructions. Our website can serve as such instructions. It has a lot of information on how to troubleshoot many washing machine problems yourself.

In order to correctly interpret the LG machine error code, we will provide you with a table with explanations. We will introduce all kinds of errors into it. And in addition, we will add useful information about the reasons for their occurrence and brief recommendations on how to independently repair an LG washing machine.

LG Error Codes

Code Interpretation Why did the error occur?
A.E. Auto shutdown error occurred There is no information available on this issue.
C.E. The motor has overloaded. This problem usually occurs when too much dirty laundry is loaded into the tank. We offer the following as a solution:

  • Try taking out some of the laundry (if there really is too much). And start the wash again.
  • If the previous action did not help and the CE error reappeared, then you should make sure that the electrical controller and the electric motor of the machine are working properly.
  • In direct drive washing machines, this fault can also be identified by drum shaking.
dE The washing machine hatch is locked
  • Usually, in order for the error to stop appearing, it is enough to simply close the machine door more tightly.
  • If closing again does not help, you need to make sure that the UBL (hatch locking device) is working properly.
  • And the fact is that the electrical controller has not failed.
F.E. The washing machine tank is full of water. This error tells us that the tank is filled to the maximum with water. This malfunction occurs for the following reasons:

  • The electrical controller is broken.
  • The level relay is faulty.
  • The filling valve has become unusable.
E1 Water has filled into the pan of the machine. That is, a leak has occurred. One of the options why this error occurred is a breakdown of the tank (its depressurization). Hoses, pipes and other parts could also become unusable. It is also possible that the leak sensor may fail.
HE The heating element (heating element) is broken It is necessary to check the functionality of the heating element. In case of malfunction, replace it with a new one. The power supply circuits of the heating element may also be the culprit of the breakdown.
I.E. Water does not fill or fills very slowly. This code appears when the water level has not reached the first level in four minutes. There may be several reasons:

  • The fill valve could be damaged.
  • Or the pressure switch, also known as the level sensor, has broken.
  • The reason could be very weak water pressure in the water pipes.
  • If the water is turned off, this code may also occur.
O.E. Water does not drain from the tank. You can notice this set of letters if, five minutes after the pump was started to drain the water, water remained in the tank of the machine.
  • Alternatively, the drain system may be clogged.
  • The pump itself (drain pump) could also break down.
  • In addition, the pressure switch (level sensor) could fail.
  • And a defect in the electronic controller could appear.
P.E. An error associated with the level switch. It occurs when the water has not even reached the minimum level in 25 minutes. Or the tank filled up too quickly. Specifically, in four minutes. This could happen due to:

  • Too high or, conversely, low water pressure in water pipes.
  • It is also possible that the level relay (pressostat) may break down.
UE Incorrect balancing of the washing machine drum In some cases, to solve the problem, it is enough to rearrange the laundry inside the machine. Or add more laundry if there is not enough. If these steps do not help, you need to check the electrical controller and inspect the motor drive.
tE Problem with the water temperature in the machine This code appears when there are problems with the normal operation of the temperature sensor. That is, it can be broken due to a break, short circuit or other reasons.
E3 An error occurred while determining the washing machine load. There is no information available on this issue.
S.E. Hall sensor malfunction This error occurs when there is a problem with the functioning of the Hall sensor. To put it simply, it could simply break down or its wires and connections could be damaged. This sensor is only present on machines with direct drive.
L.E. UBL error (hatch locking device)
  • One of the options that explains the occurrence of such an error is that the voltage in the electrical network is too low.
  • In addition, you should make sure that the electric motor and electronic controller are in good working order.

   

117 reader comments

  1. Gravatar Nastya Nastya:

    it says CL on my screen. what could this be, thanks in advance

  2. Gravatar Sergey Sergey:

    Nastya, this CL is a child protection (lock). It is turned on and off by holding (3 seconds) the key combination “super rinse” + “previous” (depending on the model there may be a different combination, but there is a padlock between these keys)

    • Gravatar Gennady Gennady:

      Thank you

      • Gravatar Olga Olga:

        Thank you!!! You saved me... I thought I would have to call a specialist

    • Gravatar Dima Dima:

      Why does this block suddenly appear if you didn’t turn it on yourself?

    • Gravatar NATALIA NATALIA:

      Great, thanks :)

    • Gravatar Sergey Sergey:

      Thank you

    • Gravatar Anonymous Anonymous:

      Thanks a lot! Savior!

  3. Gravatar Natalia Natalia:

    Good afternoon, my machine displays LE, what should I do, what is it and why?

    • Gravatar maxim050 maxim050:

      This error means that the hatch lock has broken.

    • Gravatar Sergey Sergey:

      The brushes are worn out on the engine.

  4. Gravatar Maxim Maksim:

    Water hammer when filling the machine with water, a malfunction or normal? How to deal with this? There were no similar problems with other models.

  5. Gravatar Lily of the Valley Lily of the valley:

    and I get PF. what does this mean?

    • Gravatar maxim050 maxim050:

      This means that there was a power failure during the wash. You can continue washing simply by pressing start.

      • Gravatar Inna Inna:

        My spin doesn't work, it doesn't pick up speed.

      • Gravatar Dmitry Dmitriy:

        There was HER but one first without the top stick

  6. Gravatar Dima Dima:

    LG washing machine is leaking and displays error LE, tell me what it is, thanks in advance

    • Gravatar maxim050 maxim050:

      This inscription appears when the machine itself begins to drain water. Either the hose is connected incorrectly, or the problem is a broken tank. Try removing the hose from the drain and hanging it from the bathtub, sink, or toilet.

      • Gravatar Elena Elena:

        Thank you

  7. Gravatar Olga Olga:

    What does error H6 mean?

  8. Gravatar Hope Hope:

    LG washing machine gives a 3D error, what is it?

  9. Gravatar glory glory:

    The LG wd-10164np machine does not spin, the timer reaches 13 minutes and that’s it. The water pump just works.
    Help…

    • Gravatar Den Den:

      Some rubbish got wrapped around the pump impeller. There is sound, but no real drain. Clean the pump.

  10. Gravatar Oleg Oleg:

    Malfunction code F, there is some water left in the machine, it shows that there was a spin and the number 8. What should I do?

  11. Gravatar Nasya Nasya:

    Hello, AE appears on my washing machine, what should I do? Thank you in advance)

    • Gravatar maxim050 maxim050:

      Most likely the module is faulty - call a technician.

  12. Gravatar Nina Nina:

    I have an LG machine for 5.5 years. And it’s the same with parents too. But the other model is already 11 years old. Both 1 and the second have 1 strangeness. From the very beginning, when washing for 1 hour 24 minutes, 54-57 minutes, 7 minutes—at this time they have a strange thing - they wash, but time stands still!!! And this can continue for about 30 minutes.Once it jammed like that for an hour, and then it just suddenly jumped to 54 minutes (that’s roughly what it should have been like if the time showed exactly b). And then it just often freezes and erases. The cars we found were new, the models were different, but the strangeness was the same. And my daughter also loves to jump. As soon as you adjust, some erases normally, and then bam and jumps around like crazy. What's wrong with them?

    • Gravatar Vovan Vovan:

      The heating element burned out (max. washing temperature 60 degrees). It jumps - check the shock absorber on the old one, load it properly and tighten the legs completely.

  13. Gravatar Anastasia Anastasia:

    Hello! My machine freezes at minutes 27 and 13, what could it be, please tell me”?!

  14. Gravatar Stepan Stepan:

    Thank you! I had what I thought was a mistake, but it turned out to be a CL block.

  15. Gravatar Andrey Andrey:

    Hello. The machine weighs 3.5 kg, it is 10 years old. What could be the reason for the spin process to freeze at the 11th minute? Attempts to turn on another washing mode, etc. lead to the same result. Thank you.

  16. Gravatar Sergey Sergey:

    Hello. Tell me how you can check or identify errors on S.M. lg wd 10130n, because it doesn’t have a display? Thank you.

  17. Gravatar Albina Albina:

    Good afternoon The washing machine does not turn on at all, the panel does not light up, the click is repeated. What could be the reason?

    • Vaso Gravatar Vaso:

      Check the water supply to see if your filter at the inlet to the CM is clogged.

  18. Gravatar Nastya Nastya:

    Hello. I have error d3 on my machine. What's this ?

  19. Gravatar Angela Angela:

    Hello. My machine displays a bE error - what is this error and what should I do about it?

  20. Gravatar Tatyana Tatiana:

    When turned on, the display begins to flash and beep.It does not generate any error codes. What to do?

  21. Gravatar Ira Ira:

    It shows OE, drains the water, but doesn’t spin it further. What to do???

  22. Gravatar DON DON:

    FE WHAT TO DO?????

  23. Gravatar Aza Aza:

    Hello, I have an LG washing machine with a 5 kilogram load of laundry. Everything is fine, only during the spin cycle the time jumps back. What can I do about it and how?

    • Gravatar Oleg Oleg:

      Check shock absorbers, bearings, etc. Is the drum stable in the tank?

  24. Gravatar Kolya Kolya:

    People, just bought it, it gives a PF error! What does it mean and what to do?

    • Gravatar namesake namesake:

      Power failure. Type start/pause and start again. If it doesn’t work, check the cord and plug, as well as the socket with a voltage rating tester (this error happens if the voltage is low).

  25. Gravatar Sergey Sergey:

    Sergey, highlights de

  26. Gravatar Elena Elena:

    When turned on, the display begins to flash and beep. It does not generate any error codes. What to do?

  27. Gravatar Anonymous Anonymous:

    Hello, my display shows 30 backwards, what is this?

  28. Gravatar Laysan Laysan:

    Hello, the LG wd-10160NU machine freezes at 11 minutes and now the drum doesn’t even spin, what could this mean?

  29. Gravatar Nikolay Nikolai:

    LG E1092ND5 error code PF when you press start turns off after a few seconds, and so on constantly. What to do?

    • Gravatar Vitaly Vitaly:

      solved a problem ?

    • Gravatar Dima Dima:

      Power failure.

    • Gravatar Vadim Vadim:

      There is a problem with the power supply (low voltage), the cord or socket is faulty.

  30. Gravatar Ilgiz Ilgiz:

    Hi all ! Can anyone tell me if the engine doesn't turn over, it's a grinding noise, it's like the butoto is jammed and gives an LE error, I replaced the bearings, the problem remains.

  31. Gravatar Anna Anna:

    Good afternoon Please tell me I have a washing machine LG F1296TD4. When turned on, the sound of the keys disappeared, programs are not set, and instead, when you try to install programs, the timer time is displayed on the display. Each time you press the keys, the timer time increases, but the timer button itself does not respond to pressing. Tell me what to do and what is the reason? The car is at the express service in Eldorado. Does it make sense to wait for a master from Eldorado with a certificate or call a paid master? I can’t imagine life without a washing machine!

    • Gravatar Max Max:

      It’s better to first call a warranty technician, why spend money right away? Perhaps he will solve the problem.

  32. Gravatar inna Inna:

    Hello, please tell me, my LG washing machine shows a fault on display 88, what could it be?

  33. Gravatar ALEX ALEX:

    Good day to all! We have the following problem: the water does not heat up when washing. Machine LG WD-8015(0-9)N(U)(P). We checked the heating element - it is working. The display does not show any errors. Where could the problem be?

  34. Gravatar Igor Igor:

    Hello. LG WD 8021c, the drum does not rotate when the machine is loaded, when it is empty it starts to rotate and stops, error code SE - this brand does not have Hall. What's broken?

  35. Gravatar Natalia Natalia:

    The machine washes, but when spinning the drum does not spin (((

    • Gravatar Senya Senya:

      drain motor is broken

  36. Gravatar Elena Elena:

    Tell me what the code EE means, the first E without the top stick, like F upside down.The code was displayed after the end of the wash and is now displayed when turned on. What to do?

  37. Gravatar Andrey Andrey:

    Hello! I have LG 5 kg, without belt drive. The problem is that it does not respond to additional functions such as spin, rinse+, etc. The time board does not show completely. It works only as programmed for washing modes: cotton, delicate, etc. The buttons work, but the indicator does not switch. Tell me what is the problem?

  38. Gravatar Aisha Aisha:

    Hello, please help me on the AE screen! What is it and how to remove it?

  39. Gravatar Lyudmila Lyudmila:

    During washing, we get a UF error and spinning does not occur. What to do? LG machine 3.5 kg.

    • Gravatar Vadim Vadim:

      The laundry is not laid out evenly; some need to be added or removed.

  40. Natalie's gravatar Natalie:

    I put it on to wash, everything is fine, at the beginning everything works for hand washing, but then it freezes and shows OE what is it? Help me please!

  41. Gravatar Lena Lena:

    I have an LG washing machine; during the spin cycle, water flows back into the drum. What is the reason and what to do?

  42. Vika's gravatar Vika:

    The machine beeps and displays error D3. What to do?

  43. Gravatar Olga Olga:

    The dE code does not disappear. Do you need to contact a specialist or can you do it yourself?

  44. Gravatar Elena Elena:

    Good afternoon, please tell me, I have an LG machine. After the letters IE appeared on the display and then disappeared, the water began to accumulate on its own. Either it picks up during the spin cycle, or it picks up too much without stopping and you have to press the drain program. What should we do, we have our own house and a well, but now there is little water in it, maybe because of this there was a failure?

    • Gravatar Vadim Vadim:

      The water level sensor may be faulty.

  45. Gravatar John John:

    Hello, why does the LG washing machine, when you plug in the plug, display an EE error without the first top line?

  46. Gravatar Sabina Sabina:

    Hello! LG washing machine on panel E:67, what could it be?

  47. Valentine's Gravatar Valentina:

    Hello! LG washing machine on EcL “e” panel without top stick. What does this mean?

  48. Gravatar Oksana Oksana:

    Hello! I have LG intellowasher5 kg WD-10130N. During washing, it stops washing (after some time) and flashes on the “rinse+ and without wrinkles” panel. Please tell me what could be the problem? Thank you.

  49. Gravatar Alexey Alexei:

    The LG machine barely heats up and does not display any error codes.

  50. Gravatar Magomed Magomed:

    Hello, it gives dE.

  51. Gravatar Anonymous Anonymous:

    Good afternoon, my machine shows the letters IE, what should I do, please tell me?

  52. Gravatar Anastasia Anastasia:

    OE error for LG machine. What to do?

  53. Gravatar Evgeniy Eugene:

    Tell me, I have an LG machine, the display lights up and immediately goes out. But it displays 88, what’s wrong with it?

  54. Gravatar Marina Marina:

    I'm getting error O3, what could it be? Quick wash at 30 degrees.

    • Gravatar Vasya Vasya:

      There are several options here. The most unpleasant thing is that the module is broken. This doesn't happen often. Usually the cause is a clogged drain system, a broken pressure switch or pump.

  55. Gravatar Anna Anna:

    The machine shows IE, what should I do?

  56. Gravatar Svetlana Svetlana:

    My drum does not rotate during washing, what could be the problem?

  57. Gravatar Aza Aza:

    The display does not show FFF, the machine does not react to anything, what could it be?

  58. Gravatar Lena Lena:

    Thank you very much to the site, it really helped me solve the problem myself, rather than calling a technician.

  59. Gravatar Nadia Nadia:

    The spin does not work, the drain works, what should I do?

  60. Gravatar Dmitry Dmitriy:

    Good day, please tell me, the LG F1292QD machine gives a LIE error.

  61. Gravatar Irina Irina:

    Please tell me why the machine spins for 11 or 6 minutes before the end of the wash. And it continues to spin for more time until I turn it off myself.

  62. Gravatar Igor Igor:

    When the power is turned on, the PE error code immediately lights up. Machine LG 10200ND.

  63. Gravatar Vladislav Vladislav:

    LG WD-80130NUP. It begins to draw water and turns off, while the entire temperature range flashes on the panel. Please tell me where to look for the breakdown?

  64. Gravatar Ruslan Ruslan:

    What is the code that causes TrT to be displayed from time to time when the washing machine is turned on?

  65. Gravatar Alexander Alexander:

    No beep when turned on. All mode selection indicators are on, but you cannot select a program! When you press start, cotton washing is turned off! What is this? Can I fix it myself?

  66. Gravatar Dasha Dasha:

    OE gives an error, what should I do?

  67. Gravatar Den Den:

    LG washing machine gives error 30, what's wrong with it?

  68. Gravatar Tatyana Tatiana:

    Good afternoon The machine generated a PE error and was then turned off. Now it won’t turn on, but when I press the power button, F lights up. What should I do?

  69. Gravatar Dasha Dasha:

    Hello. The car weighs 3.5 kg and is 10 years old.What could be the reason for the spin process to freeze at the 11th minute? Attempts to turn on another washing mode, etc. lead to the same result. Thank you.

  70. Gravatar Inna Inna:

    Hello! Mom accidentally slammed the towel onto the hatch, and now we can’t open it. What to do, tell me?

  71. Gravatar Anna Anna:

    LG machine writes error tE, what could it be?

  72. Gravatar Victoria Victoria:

    On the LG washing machine, an error appears on the LL display. What does it mean? And how to fix it?

  73. Gravatar Akmaral Akmaral:

    Hello. Gray machine 8kg. When rinsing, when 28 minutes remain on the display, the number 30 appears in reverse. What is this?

  74. Gravatar Victor Victor:

    The LG machine gives error 5E. What should I do if the wash is running but the drum does not rotate?

  75. Gravatar Sasha Sasha:

    Good afternoon. The LG direct drive machine growls when draining and spinning. If the rinse mode is started without washing, it heats the water. What could be the problem?

  76. Gravatar Andrey Andrey:

    What does 3F stand for, just the letters upside down?

  77. Gravatar Svetlana Svetlana:

    Good evening! Our machine has turned off and FFF is on. What could it be? Thank you.

  78. Gravatar Dmitry Dmitriy:

    The WD010164NV machine writes EE (without the top stick on the first E) when the power is turned on. What could this error be and how can I fix it? Thank you in advance.

  79. Gravatar Vadim Vadim:

    Good afternoon Machine LG 1296ND3. In delicate mode, after switching on, it begins to draw water (I observe the flow of water by pulling out the cuvette). After 2 minutes it gives an IE error. The tap is open, the pressure in the water supply is excellent. This only happens on delicate mode.

  80. Gravatar Anonymous Anonymous:

    Hello. I have LG 5 kg. Doesn't wring out. When switching to spinning, turn a little and the CL button lights up - this is child protection (lock). Press the key combination “super rinse” + “pre” and stop. Help please!

  81. Gravatar Lena Lena:

    Hello, please tell me. The machine has stopped washing and the display shows E. What is this?

  82. Gravatar Emilia Emilia:

    Hello, please tell me why the machine freezes for 5 or 6 minutes during the spin cycle. before the end of the wash? And it continues to spin for more time until I turn it off myself. I would be grateful for your help.

  83. Gravatar Vadim Vadim:

    The rinse aid does not drain, what is the problem?

  84. Gravatar Kamil Kamil:

    Hello. What does this error “C_ _” mean? As soon as I turn on the power, it immediately displays an error and does not allow me to do anything.

  85. Gravatar Sergey Sergey:

    Hello. The machine displays an LE error. What to do?

  86. Gravatar Evgeniy Eugene:

    Hello. When you plug in the machine, the “previous” light comes on and the machine does not respond to other keys! What could it be?

  87. Gravatar Maria Maria:

    Hello. I get a pf error on my LG machine, what does this mean?

  88. Gravatar Miron Miron:

    Error 3H lights up. LG model, thank you.

  89. Gravatar Anatoly Anatoly:

    The LG machine starts washing, after 2 minutes the timer stops. And she continues to wash. What could it be? This started after replacing the bearings and the nice pump.

  90. Gravatar Elena Elena:

    The LG machine comes out with code 3b, what does this mean?

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