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LG Washing Machine Fault Codes
Browse the available LG washing machine fault codes in one place, then open the exact code page for the likely meaning, safe first steps, and when to stop troubleshooting.
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Fault codes
30
Issue categories
6
Related guides
1
Common problems in this cluster
motor drive problems
Start with CE, then compare 4 related code pages in this cluster.
door lock problems
Start with dE3, then compare 3 related code pages in this cluster.
sensor problems
Start with tE1, then compare 3 related code pages in this cluster.
balance and spin problems
Start with vS, then compare 2 related code pages in this cluster.
fill water problems
Start with FF, then compare 2 related code pages in this cluster.
leak and overflow problems
Start with OF, then compare 2 related code pages in this cluster.
Common fault categories
motor drive (5)
door lock (4)
sensor (4)
balance and spin (3)
fill water (3)
leak and overflow (3)
Most searched / most useful codes
CL meaning and fix
Child lock or control lock is active
OF meaning and fix
Water level is too high or overfill has been detected
AE meaning and fix
Control or wiring communication fault
CE meaning and fix
Motor drive or drum movement issue
E1 meaning and fix
Overflow or leak protection has been triggered
FE meaning and fix
Overflow or leak protection has been triggered
LE meaning and fix
Motor drive or drum movement issue
SE meaning and fix
Motor drive or drum movement issue
dE3 meaning and fix
Door or lid lock signal is not confirming correctly
dHE meaning and fix
Drying heater or drying temperature fault on washer-dryer models
FF meaning and fix
Water supply or inlet path may be frozen
nE meaning and fix
Motor or inverter feedback is outside the expected range
All fault codes in this cluster
30 code pages currently available for this brand and appliance cluster.
| Code | Meaning | Issue type | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE | Control or wiring communication fault | power control | high |
| CE | Motor drive or drum movement issue | motor drive | high |
| CL | Child lock or control lock is active | power control | high |
| DE | Door locking or door sensing problem | door lock | medium |
| DE1 | Door locking or door sensing problem | door lock | medium |
| DE2 | Door locking or door sensing problem | door lock | medium |
| dE3 | Door or lid lock signal is not confirming correctly | door lock | medium |
| dHE | Drying heater or drying temperature fault on washer-dryer models | heating | medium |
| E1 | Overflow or leak protection has been triggered | overflow leak | high |
| FE | Overflow or leak protection has been triggered | overflow leak | high |
| FF | Water supply or inlet path may be frozen | fill water | medium |
| HE | Water heating fault | heating | medium |
| IE | Water is not entering the machine properly | fill water | medium |
| IE1 | Water is not entering the machine properly | fill water | medium |
| LE | Motor drive or drum movement issue | motor drive | high |
| nE | Motor or inverter feedback is outside the expected range | motor drive | medium |
| OE | The machine is not draining water correctly | drainage | medium |
| OF | Water level is too high or overfill has been detected | overflow leak | high |
| PE | Water level or pressure sensing fault | pressure level | medium |
| PF | Power supply or voltage issue | power control | medium |
| rE | Motor rotation or control feedback fault | motor drive | medium |
| SE | Motor drive or drum movement issue | motor drive | high |
| SUD | Too many suds have been detected during the cycle | drainage | medium |
| TE | Temperature sensor reading issue | sensor | medium |
| tE1 | Temperature sensor reading is outside the expected range | sensor | medium |
| tE2 | Drying or wash temperature sensor signal fault | sensor | medium |
| tE3 | Temperature sensing fault on selected models | sensor | medium |
| UE | Load balance or spin detection problem | balance spin | low |
| UE1 | Load balance or spin detection problem | balance spin | low |
| vS | Vibration sensor signal is abnormal | balance spin | low |