LG washing machine error codes
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24 July, 2024
This article contains the most common errors and failures that occur in the operation of the most common models of LG washing machines. We briefly but clearly explain what they mean and how the error codes that sometimes appear on the information display are decoded.
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The table below shows all the typical error codes that may appear on the information display of LG washing machines.
Error code | Decoding |
---|---|
OE | The washing machine cannot drain the water within the required period of time. |
UE | The unit does not switch to the spin option after the rinse is completed. |
DE | The unit door does not lock. |
NOT | The heating element or heating element responsible for heating the water has broken down, or problems have arisen in its power supply chain. |
L.E. | The engine of the device is blocked. |
AE | Problems with automatic shutdown. |
SE | Motor overload. |
F.E. | The washing machine tank has overflowed. |
I.E. | The washing machine does not draw water or does so too slowly. |
RE | The pressure switch or sensor responsible for the water level is not working correctly. |
РF | During operation, there was a failure with the power supply to the control module. |
T.E. | There is a problem with the heating circuit. |
S.E. | The washing machine motor does not work properly because for some reason its shaft does not rotate. |
C.L. | The machine's child lock feature is activated. |
tcL | It stands for TUB CLEAN or drum cleaning - that is, you need to start this mode. |
E1 | Water accumulates in the tank. |
E3 | The washing machine does not detect the load correctly. |
HER | The problem is the incorrect definition of the load. |
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