LG Washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every LG washer error code we have verified against LG's own support pages, with its official meaning. This list covers front load washers. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: LG: 1-800-243-0000.

Codes by system

Drain

Water fill

Load balance

Motor / drive

Door / lock

Power supply

Heating

Leak protection

Sensors

Status / reminder

All LG washer error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Official meaning	System	Owner action
OE	The washer cannot drain the wash water. A kinked drain hose or clogged drain pump filter is a common cause. Also: E03, E21	Drain	Owner checks
IE	The tub did not fill to the right level in time. Also: E02, E10	Water fill	Owner checks
UE	The load is piled on one side of the drum, or the load is too large or too small, causing an imbalance.	Load balance	Owner checks
LE	The tub fails to spin. The motor can't run properly due to overloading or a stuck object.	Motor / drive	Owner checks
dE	The door is not closed properly. Laundry may be caught in the gasket. Also: dE1, E01	Door / lock	Owner checks
dE2	The door is closed but not locked (overloaded, items caught, or a bent/broken latch). Also: E30	Door / lock	Owner checks
FE	Water is overfilling. The drain pump runs to prevent leaks. Also: E04, E12	Water fill	Owner checks
PF	Power to the washer was interrupted during a cycle.	Power supply	Owner checks
tE	A heating error, usually caused by a faulty thermistor.	Heating	Owner checks
AE	A leak has been detected inside the washer and the anti-flood safety switch has activated.	Leak protection	Owner checks
vS	A possible issue with the vibration sensor (contact problem or sensor fault). Also: u5, uS	Sensors	Owner checks
FF	The washer's internal temperature has dropped below 1 °C (34 °F), and the hoses or drain may be frozen.	Water fill	Owner checks
tCL	A reminder to run the Tub Clean cycle.	Status / reminder	Owner checks
PS	A power supply issue. Some displays show it as P5. Also: P5	Power supply	Owner checks
CE	LG lists CE as: motor over-current; LG advises a 10-second unplug, then service.	Control / electronics	Service
PE	LG lists PE as: water level sensor fault; reset, then service.	Control / electronics	Service
dHE	LG lists dHE as: temporary dry function error; reset, then service.	Control / electronics	Service
HE	LG lists HE as: temporary heater error; reset, then service.	Control / electronics	Service
SE	LG lists SE as: sensor error; reset, then service.	Control / electronics	Service
OPn	LG lists OPn as: detergent drawer open or not fully inserted.	Control / electronics	Service
Ed1	LG lists Ed1 as: detergent pump fault (ezDispense).	Control / electronics	Service
Ed2	LG lists Ed2 as: detergent pump open circuit (ezDispense).	Control / electronics	Service
Ed3	LG lists Ed3 as: softener pump fault (ezDispense).	Control / electronics	Service
Ed4	LG lists Ed4 as: softener pump open circuit (ezDispense).	Control / electronics	Service
Ed5	LG lists Ed5 as: PCB communication issue.	Control / electronics	Service
E80	LG lists E80 as: display PCB to main PCB communication fault.	Control / electronics	Service
nC	LG lists nC as: display PCB to NFC module fault.	Control / electronics	Service
nE	LG lists nE as: display PCB to Wi-Fi module fault.	Control / electronics	Service
nF	LG lists nF as: Wi-Fi module problem.	Control / electronics	Service
CL	LG lists CL as: Child Lock active (not an error).	Control / electronics	Service
Cd	LG lists Cd as: Cool Down (not an error).	Control / electronics	Service
dcL	LG lists dcL as: ezDispense nozzle clean running (not an error).	Control / electronics	Service

Symptoms

Sources

LG USA Support: Front Load Washer Error Code List (official)

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