LG Dishwasher Error Codes – Identify Fault Codes To Fix Your LG Dishwasher

LG Dishwasher getting error code? If you have a newer LG dishwasher, you may see error codes show on the digital display. An error code is the computers diagnostic system telling you there is a problem. The specific error code will tell you what is wrong with your dishwasher. It works in the same way as when you have a light show up on your car’s display panel telling you a potential problem. An error code on your LG dishwasher can help you how to fix the problem yourself if you can identify the code. Usually it is a simple task of resetting something, but occasionally, the error code will tell you that a certain part is bad, clogged, or possibly jammed. See below for all the different error codes your LG dishwasher may display…

LG Dishwasher Error Codes – How To Identify and Fix?

LG Dishwasher OE Error Code:
OE error code on the dishwasher display is telling you that the unit is detecting a drain issue.
– This is usually from clogged food or possibly an installation issue.
– If there is water at the bottom of the tub in the dishwasher, try a DRAIN ONLY to drain the water.
– To complete a DRAIN ONLY, look at the buttons on the display and you will see a CANCEL & DRAIN under 2 buttons.
– Press those 2 buttons at the same time to start the CANCEL & DRAIN cycle. (See image below)

LG dishwasher display panel

If you do not have a CANCEL & DRAIN option then simply start a cycle, let it run for 45 seconds and then turn the dishwasher off. On LG dishwashers, the first 45 seconds of a wash cycle is actually draining.
This should clear your error code OE. If not your LG dishwasher may require service.

LG dishwasher OE error code

LG Dishwasher LE Error Code:
LE error code on the dishwasher display is telling you there is an issue with the motor’s proper operation.
The LE error code can be fixed by doing the following steps…
1 – Press power button and turn dishwasher off
2 – Turn the circuit breaker or unplug the dishwasher for 10 to 15 seconds.
3 – Plug the dishwasher back in or turn the circuit breaker back on.
4 – Press the power button to turn the dishwasher on.
5 – Start a new cycle and see if that clears the error.
This should fix the error code LE.

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LG dishwasher LE error code

LG Dishwasher HE Error Code:
HE error code on your LG dishwasher means it has sensed a heating or heater issue.
This can happen if the dishwasher was not able to heat the water or if the water became over heated.
Here is what you can do to clear this HE error code…
1 – Press power button and turn off your dishwasher.
2 – Unplug the dishwasher for 10 seconds.
3 – Plug the dishwasher back in.
4 – Press the power on button.
5 – Start a new wash cycle.
This should repair the HE error code.

LG Dishwasher FE Error Code:
FE error on your dishwasher means that your unit has a water fill error.
Dishwasher has found there is excess water in the unit, and the drain pump is automatically turned on.
This can usually be cleared by completing the following steps…
1 – Press the power button and turn the dishwasher off.
2 – Unplug the dishwasher for 10 seconds.
3 – Plug the dishwasher back in.
4 – Press the POWER button to turn the dishwasher back on.
5 – Start a new wash cycle.
This should repair the FE error code.

 LG dishwasher FE error code

LG Dishwasher CE Error Code:
CE error code on the display of your dishwasher means an error with the motor’s operation.
This can usually be fixed by following these steps…
1 – Press the power button and turn the dishwasher off.
2 – Unplug the dishwasher and wait 10 seconds.
3 – Plug the dishwasher back in.
4 – Press the POWER button to turn the dishwasher on.
5 – Start a new wash cycle.
This should clear the CE error code.

LG Dishwasher E1 Error Code:
E1 error code means there may be a leak in the unit.
These leaks are a result of improper dishwasher installation, wrong detergent or improper loading of dishes.
To fix this error…
1 – Check the drain hose.
2 – If the drain hose outlet is installed lower than the base of your LG dishwasher, this could cause unwanted draining.
3 – This can cause an E1 error if the drain hose is lower than base.
4 – Check the drain hose for a siphoning issue.
5 – The height of the drain hose end must be over 10” from the bottom of the dishwasher to avoid water being siphoned out of the tub.
6 – Check your drain hose for cracks or damage that may cause water to leak.
7 – Replace dishwasher drain hose if the above issues are present.

LG Dishwasher PF Error Code:
PF error code on your LG dishwasher tells you a power failure has occurred.
– This feature is to protect your dishwasher in case of a power interruption.
– When power is restored, press and hold any button on your dishwasher controls for 10 seconds to clear the display.
– When the PF error appears many times on your dishwasher and no power outage has taken place, this may be caused by a circuit breaker being unable to handle the electrical requirements of the dishwasher.
– The dishwasher must be powered by a dedicated circuit breaker.

LG dishwasher PF error code

LG Dishwasher tE Error Code:
tE error code on the display of your dishwasher means a thermal error.
– This happens if the water temperature is above 194 degrees Fahrenheit.
– This error code can also happen if there is an issue with the thermistor.
– Usually, the tE error code means that your dishwasher needs a new thermistor.

LG dishwasher tE error code

LG Dishwasher IE Error Code:
iE or 1E error code on the display means water level or inlet error.
Water is not entering the dishwasher properly.
An IE error code on your LG dishwasher indicates that the water level did not get high enough after filling for 10 minutes.
To fix this error…
1 – Make sure the water supply valve is in the open position.
2 – Be sure the water supply line isn’t bent, kinked, or clogged.
3 – Remove the water supply line on the dishwasher and run water into a pail or similar to test the flow of water.
4 – If still washer has error, replace the water inlet valve.

LG dishwasher IE error code

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