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| code What is | What causes the | error What to do |
| CE | Motor overload | The machine is loaded with too much laundry. Engine out of order. | Remove excess laundry from the drum and turn on the machine again. Make sure that the drum is not jittery. Check if the motor is operating correctly and how the electronic controller works. |
| IE | Problem of water entering the tank | There is no water in the water pipe or its pressure is too low( the water did not reach the first level within four minutes). The valve of the bay broke. The pressure switch has failed. | Make sure that the tap is open and estimate the water pressure in the pipes. Check that the fill valve works well and if the pressure switch is not damaged. |
| FE | Overflow tank with water | Defective valve in the bay. The water level sensor has broken. The electrical controller does not function. |
Check the operation of the water level sensor. Look at the fill valve and evaluate its function. Check the condition of the electrical controller. |
| HE | Problem with heating element | The heater has failed. | Check the heater by examining its power circuits. |
| E1 | Water leakage | The tank is depressurized and water flows into the drip tray. The integrity of the hoses is broken. The leakage sensor has been damaged. | Inspect all parts of the machine, trying to find a leak. |
| E3 | Problem with load detection | The controller failed. | Ensure that the controller is operating correctly. |
| LE | Problem with locking | Operation of the drive or electronic controller is broken. The mains voltage is low. | Check how the controller functions, as well as the motor. Ensure that the mains voltage is sufficient. |
| PE | Problem with pressure switch | The water level sensor is defective. The water pressure in the water pipes is too high( the machine filled faster than four minutes) or too low( the tank did not fill up in 25 minutes). | Make sure that there is no problem with the water pressure in the water supply. Check the status of the pressure switch. |
| dE | Problem with | Door The door is not closed securely. The door lock device is broken. The electrical controller does not work. | Open and then close the door again. If these actions do not correct the error, check the door lock and the operation of the electronic controller. |
| tE | Problem with water temperature | The temperature sensor has failed due to a short circuit or an open circuit. | Make sure that the temperature sensor is functioning properly. Check the controller. |
| SE | Problem with Hall sensor | The sensor has broken or damaged its wires and connections. | Evaluate the operation of the sensor as well as its connection. |
| OE | Water drainage problem | The drain line is clogged and within 5 minutes after the pump is turned on, the water is still in the tank. Problems in the operation of the drain pump. Water level sensor or electronic controller fault. | Evaluate the permeability of the drain system. Make sure that the controller is working properly. Check the operation of the pressure switch. |
| AE | Problem with shutdown | The float switch has tripped. | Check for leaks. Check the condition of all connections and components that come into contact with water. |
| UE | Problem with balancing | Lingerie crumpled inside the drum. Insufficient amount of laundry is loaded in the drum. The controller or motor is malfunctioning. | Open the door and manually remove the lumps so that the laundry is distributed evenly inside the drum. If there is too little laundry in the drum, add things to it. Check if the drum drive is functioning properly, and also the electronic controller. |
One of the pluses of LG machines is called their simple self-diagnosis system. When something in this technique fails, an alphabetic code appears on the device's display, which can serve as a clue to identify a malfunction and further action.
Error codes
The most frequent faults
LG washing machines are considered reliable because their engine breaks extremely rarely and in every second case the factory fault is to blame. After analyzing the most frequent malfunctions, specialists in service centers note that they are mostly faced with such problems:
- Malfunction of drain pump. This is one of the most frequent machine breakdowns from LG, associated with the specific design of the drainage path and its frequent clogging. The machine does not drain the water and shows the OE error.
- Problems with wires and terminals( burning, closing, rubbing and others).The consequence is a reboot or a sudden shutdown of the control module.
- Heating element failure. Most often, such a malfunction is recognized by a flashing error. In addition, if the heater is defective, the washing process is broken, the laundry is not cleaned properly, the hatch cover does not heat up. To confirm problems with the heater, measure the voltage at its terminals with a multimeter.
- The failure of the pressure switch. Most often with such a breakdown occurs a water sink - it is continuously pumped into the tank and immediately merged.
- Wear of bearings. About their damage suggests the appearance of a squeak and a rumble, especially when squeezed.
- Failure of the priming valve. Most often it affects the cuff and is manifested by the continuous supply of water inside the machine, even if the machine is turned off.
Bearing replacement you can produce at home with your own hands. How to do it on the washing machine LG, see in the video of Vladimir Khatuntsev.
Advice and prevention of breakdowns of
- Before carrying out preventive cleaning of the machine, do not forget to disconnect it from the mains.
- Wipe the machine from the outside with a slightly damp cloth dampened in a neutral non-abrasive detergent. After this, wipe the unit dry. Do not use solvents, agents with ethyl alcohol or chlorine for external cleaning.
- Remember that with time, detergents form a deposit in the container where they are loaded, so from time to time rinse the reservoir with water jet, taking it out before cleaning it from the machine. Remove the niche for the retractable container with an unnecessary toothbrush.
- If there is a significant amount of impurities in the water in your area, consider installing a cleaning filter on the main pipe.
- Clean the drum once every 6 months using the "drum cleaning" function.
- Do not use steel sponges to clean the drum.
- Make sure that no small metal parts( pins, clips, buttons) remain in the drum after washing.
- Regularly check the condition of the drain filter, which will hold any small items that can get into the drum together with the clothes. If you are going to clean the filter, do not forget to drain the rest of the water using a small drain hose.
- After each wash, it is recommended to leave the door ajar, ventilating the drum.
- The door glass on the inside and the rubber door seal should be cleaned regularly using a dry, soft cloth.
- Before adding detergents to the detergent container, check the dosage and other recommendations of the manufacturer.
- If you do not use the machine for a while, be sure to close the valve so that water can not enter the machine. Once the storage period is over, pour the powder into the machine and turn it on for a full cycle of work without loading the unit with laundry.
Many prevention methods are universal and suitable for all brands of washing machines. Look at the Ukrainian program "Everything will be good" to be aware of how to avoid breakdowns.
