Brand guide
LG error codes
Match the equipment family and displayed code before following any check.
Official LG material describes bE as Bubble error: over-sudsing from dish soap or too much detergent; the code prevents leaks. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes CL as Control Lock (Child Lock) is active: the panel and cycle selection are disabled; the lock stays active after power off/on. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes F31 as The Heat Dry fan motor does not operate (applies to models with Dynamic Heat Dry). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes F35 as The temperatures of Heat Dry components cannot be measured (applies to models with Dynamic Heat Dry). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes F37 as The Auto Open Door feature does not function. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes FE as The water supply exceeds the standard amount, or a leak is detected (official page: may be caused by over-sudsing with dishwashing liquid, unit not level, door not aligned, a detected leak, or water poured into the Heat Dry blower). The unit keeps draining to protect itself and the floor. This guide records the cited…
Official LG material describes HE as Heater error: the heater that heats the water is not functioning normally. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes IE as Water inlet error: a specified amount of water was not supplied to the tub in time. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes LE as The cleaning (wash) motor is not functioning normally. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes nE as The impeller (Vario pump) does not spin normally, or dishes touch the impeller. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes OE as Water outlet error: the tub is not fully drained. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes PE as Water level sensor issue (the official page notes this applies to certain older models). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes tE as Temperature sensor issue (contact problem or sensor failure). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes BE as Drum drive belt problem - drum rotation halts. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes d80 as Airflow is restricted somewhere between the dryer and the outside exhaust exit. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes dE as The dryer door is not completely closed (door not closed, misaligned, or clothing stuck in the door). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes drn as Drain-related: the water container is full, the drain hose is kinked/pressed, or the drain pump has air in it. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes E00 as The display PCB cannot read software from the main PCB. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes E03 as The float switch detects that the base of the dryer is full of water. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes E1 as Applies only to models with the steam function: an issue with the steam-generating component. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes E13 as The drain hose is kinked, crushed, or clogged, or the water in the sump is frozen (displays only on Hybrid Condensing Dryers). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes E5 as A problem with the water supply used for the steam cycle. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes EHE as The heater draws too much current; this can shut the appliance down via a tripped main fuse. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes F1 as Cycle system problem: no more heat is generated in the heat exchanger. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes FO as The lint filter is not inserted (FO or flashing INSERT FILTER); the dryer stops working. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes HS as Humidity sensor error; the dryer may run for 2.5 hours, seeming not to dry. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes IF as The lint filter is not detected (not assembled correctly or the interior filter magnet is missing). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes LE1 as LE1: drum motor issue - drum not rotating; LE2/AE/CE1: compressor (heat-generating component) problem; LE3: circulating-air motor problem. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes nE as nE: control panel to Wi-Fi module connection issue; nF: Wi-Fi module problem; nC: display PCB to NFC module connection issue. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes nP as No current detected at the heater, normally indicating a home wiring problem. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes PF as Usually happens after a power outage; a factory-style reset is used. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes PS as Improper voltage on the power cord, possibly from reversed white/red wire connections on the terminal block. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes tE1 as A problem was detected with the dryer's thermistor. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes F3 as F-3 errors can occur when there are foreign substances around the touch button panel. (On lightwave ovens, errors related to abnormalities start with the letter F and are displayed as a number.) Other errors can indicate symptoms such as defective parts, a short circuit, communication failures, and overcurrent. This…
Official LG material describes E as [E] or [E1] is displayed and the buttons do not work because there is a foreign object on the button, or the button has been pressed for more than 9 seconds. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes 22 as Compressor relay problem. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes 33 as Compressor relay problem. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes 67 as A gap in the door or an object inside the fridge restricting the door from closing properly. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes 88 as 88 indicates the unit is functioning properly (shown when ICE PLUS and FREEZER are held for 2 seconds). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes Ad as The door motor does not move to the maximum or home position within 5 seconds. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes AS as The reed switch is in the open state while the auto-door motor is operating. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes C1 as Communication error between the LCD display and the dispenser. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes CF as Condenser fan motor malfunction (rear, sealed-system fan that releases compressor heat); display shows C or E CF. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes CO as Communication error between the control board and the display. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes dH as Defrost system malfunction: the unit failed to reach the expected temperature change within a set time after defrost began (possible ice build-up, blown thermal fuse, heater failure, or main-board/PCB issue). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes dr as The door motor does not move to the maximum or home position within 5 seconds. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes dS as Defrost sensor short or disconnection (F dS = freezer defrost sensor; r dS = refrigerator defrost sensor). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes EID as Freezer-compartment ice-maker sensor failure. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes EIU as Freezer-compartment ice-maker assembly failure. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes FF as Freezer fan motor issue (can also occur if ice blocks the fan). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes FS as Freezer sensor short or disconnection (LED models display -17/-18/-20/-23°C combinations). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes gF as Flow sensor error or low water pressure (if the ice maker overfills, the flow sensor may be malfunctioning). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes HS as Humidity sensor short or disconnection. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes IF as Ice-maker fan problem (may occur when frost or ice builds up around the ice-maker fan). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes IS as Ice-maker fan motor problem or ice-maker sensor disconnection. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes iT as Ice-maker defect. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes Od as Wi-Fi modem or communication error between the LCD display micom and the Wi-Fi modem. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes rF as Refrigerator fan motor abnormality (may be due to frost build-up). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes rS as Refrigerator sensor short or disconnection (LED models display -15/-17/-20/-23°C combinations). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes rT as External (room temperature) sensor short or open. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes Sb as Sabbath mode used on the Jewish Sabbath/holidays; alarm functions turn off and the dispenser is disabled; it turns off automatically after 96 hours. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes SS as Pantry sensor short or open. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes AE as Internal water leak detected (the appliance has a safety mechanism to prevent flooding; possible causes: water leak, damaged inlet hose, faulty safety switch). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes Cd as "Cool down" after the drying cycle completes - not an error code. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes CE as Over-current in the motor circuit (short circuit, loose connection, ground fault, or power surge). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes CL as Child Lock is active: the control panel is disabled and settings cannot be adjusted. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes dcL as ezDispense Nozzle Clean program is active (use when changing detergent/softener type or after prolonged non-use). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes dE as The washer door is not closed properly (laundry may be caught between the door and the rubber gasket). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes dE2 as The door is closed but not locked (overload, items caught in the door/gasket, or a bent/broken door latch). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes dHE as Temporary dry-function error. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes E80 as Communication fault between the display PCB and the main PCB. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes FE as Overfilling error: extra water entered the drum, possibly through the detergent dispenser; the drain pump activates to prevent leaks. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes FF as Freeze failure: the temperature inside the washer dropped below 1°C; drain/inlet hoses may freeze; controls stay disabled until the machine rises above 4°C. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes HE as Temporary heater error. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes IE as Water inlet error: the tub does not fill to an adequate level within a specified period (water cut off, faucet off, hose disconnected/pressed/frozen, etc.). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes LE as The tub fails to spin: the motor cannot operate properly because the washer is overloaded or a foreign object is stuck in the tub. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes nC as nC: display PCB to NFC module connection issue; nE: display PCB to Wi-Fi module connection issue; nF: Wi-Fi module problem. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
LG washer code OE means the machine could not drain its wash water. LG identifies a kinked or clogged drain hose, a clogged pump filter, excessive suds, or a drain-pump problem as likely paths to check.
Official LG material describes OPn as OPn: the drawer was not fully inserted or was opened during operation. Ed1: liquid-detergent level did not decrease (detergent pump fault); Ed2: open circuit in the detergent pump; Ed3: softener level did not decrease (softener pump fault); Ed4: open circuit in the softener pump; Ed5: PCB communication issue. This…
Official LG material describes PE as The water level sensor is malfunctioning. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes PF as Power failure: the power supply was interrupted during a cycle (power outage or breaker trip). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes PS as Power supply issue: the appliance stops because it cannot continue the program (may appear as P5 on a 7-segment display). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes SE as Sensor error. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes Sud as Too many suds detected: the washer runs a suds-reducing cycle (adds about 2 hours) and stops during spin to prevent leaking. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes tcL as It is time to run the Tub Clean cycle. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes tE as Heating error, usually caused by a faulty thermistor. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes UE as Unbalanced error: laundry is not distributed evenly in the drum (load too large/small, unsuitable items, washer not level, laundry-net misuse). This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.
Official LG material describes vS as Vibration sensor issue (contact problem or sensor malfunction); may display as u5 or uS. This guide records the cited product-family scope, safety-reviewed owner checks, and service limits.