LG Dishwasher (service chart) Error Code LE: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

LG dishwasher (service chart) error code LE means: Locked up circulation pump motor. The meter should measure between 8 and 20 ohms (resistance of the motor windings). The meter should measure 8,000 to 10,000 ohms. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.

Source: LG dishwasher error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	LE
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	LG dishwasher (service chart)
System	Motor / drive
Meaning (service chart)	Locked up circulation pump motor. The meter should measure between 8 and 20 ohms (resistance of the motor windings). The meter should measure 8,000 to 10,000 ohms. [1]
Keep using it?	Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	LG USA Support (lg.com/us/support)
Source document	LG dishwasher error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

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What error code LE means on an LG dishwasher (service chart)

Locked up circulation pump motor. The meter should measure between 8 and 20 ohms (resistance of the motor windings). The meter should measure 8,000 to 10,000 ohms. [1]

This is a motor / drive code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix LG dishwasher (service chart) error code LE (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the LG dishwasher error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (LE) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your dishwasher (service chart) and order the right parts.
Do a power reset. Unplug the dishwasher and check for an obstruction that's preventing the pump impeller from spinning.
Clear any clog or debris. Remove any debris or foreign objects from the sump.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If LE comes back after these checks, stop using the dishwasher for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.

The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the LG dishwasher error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

Circulation pump motor
Electronic control board

When to call a technician

If the pump impeller is clear, a technician should check the wiring connections on the pump and reconnect any loose wires.
If the wiring connections are okay, unplug the wire harness from the motor and check the resistance through pins 1-2, pins 2-3 and pins 1-3 of the motor using a multimeter.
Technician: check the RPM sensor by measuring resistance through pins 7-4 and 7-5.
Technician: replace the circulation motor if any resistance measurement is near 0 ohms or infinite resistance.
If resistance through the motor windings and RPM sensor is good, plug the motor wire harness back in and measure resistance through the motor wires that connect to the electronic control board.
Technician: check resistance through the white and blue wires, the white and sky blue wires and the blue and sky blue wires on RD3.
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact LG USA Support (lg.com/us/support) first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code LE mean on an LG dishwasher (service chart)?

The LG dishwasher error-code chart lists LE as follows: Locked up circulation pump motor. The meter should measure between 8 and 20 ohms (resistance of the motor windings). The meter should measure 8,000 to 10,000 ohms.

Is it safe to keep using the dishwasher (service chart) with LE?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix LG dishwasher (service chart) error LE myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or LG USA Support (lg.com/us/support).

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: LG dishwasher error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with LG.