Source-checked code index
LG washing machines
error codes
8 currently verified guides. Error-code meaning can vary by model, so each page links to the manufacturer material used for verification.
Fast comparison
Meaning, urgency, and first check
Use the displayed code—not a similar-looking one. Open the full guide before taking apart panels or ordering a replacement part.
| Code | What it means | Urgency | First safe check |
|---|---|---|---|
| OE | Water is not drainingThe washer was unable to drain within the expected time. A kinked hose, clogged pump filter, or obstructed drain is the usual place to start. | Pause and inspect | Pause the cycle and protect the floor from any residual water. |
| IE | Water inlet errorThe washer is not receiving enough water. Closed taps, kinked inlet hoses, and restricted inlet filters are common causes. | Check now | Confirm both supply taps are fully open. |
| UE | Load is unbalancedThe washer cannot balance the load for spinning. This is often a load-distribution notice rather than a failed component. | Check now | Pause the washer and redistribute items evenly. |
| LE | Drum rotation or motor issueThe motor cannot rotate the drum normally. Overloading or an item trapped around the wash plate can trigger the code. | Pause and inspect | Switch the washer off and remove the load. |
| dE | Door did not lockThe washer could not confirm that the door is closed and locked. | Check now | Open the door and remove anything trapped in the seal. |
| FE | Overfill conditionThe washer has detected too much water in the tub. | Stop using | Pause the cycle and turn off both water supply valves. |
| PE | Water-level pressure sensor errorThe control cannot read the expected water-level signal. | Service recommended | Switch the washer off. |
| tE | Temperature-sensor errorThe washer is not receiving a valid temperature-sensor reading. | Service recommended | Switch off and disconnect the washer for one minute. |
How to use this index
Copy the display exactly
Spaces, letters, and lookalike characters matter. For example, 5E and SE may be easy to confuse on a segmented display.
Confirm the exact model
Error meanings and access instructions can vary by product family and model revision, even within one brand.
Start with observable checks
A code points to a system. It does not prove which part failed, so compare the symptom before replacing anything.
Full guides
Code-by-code troubleshooting
Each guide separates safe owner checks from conditions that should be left to qualified service.