LG Washer Error Codes

Below is a complete list of LG Washer error codes, what each code means, and the issues they typically indicate.

Error Code Description
The washer detected a communication error between control boards.
The washer cannot communicate with the Wi‑Fi module.
The washer detected excessive motor current.
Child Lock is turned on.
The washer door or lid is not locking properly.
The washer door is closed but not locking.
The washer door is not fully closed.
The washer door lock failed during the cycle.
The washer detected a door heating system fault.
The washer detected a door lock failure.
The washer detected a lid lock failure.
The washer detected the lid opened during the cycle.
The washer detected a motor triac or drive circuit failure.
The washer detected an abnormal motor sensor signal.
The washer detected an overflow condition.
The washer detected a heater or temperature control fault.
The washer detected overheating in the heater circuit.
The washer detected insufficient heating.
The washer is not filling with water properly.
The washer detected a water inlet problem (variant of IE).
The washer detected a locked or stalled motor.
The washer detected a water leak or overflow condition.
The washer cannot drain water within the expected time.
The washer detected a drain fault (variant of OE).
The washer detected excessive drain pump operation.
The washer detected a blocked drain pump.
The washer detected a water level sensor fault.
The washer detected an abnormal pressure sensor reading.
The washer lost power during the cycle.
The washer detected an abnormal power interruption.
The washer detected a motor sensor (hall sensor) fault.
The washer detected excessive suds.
The washer is reminding you to run a Tub Clean cycle.
The washer detected a temperature sensor fault.
The washer detected a shorted water temperature sensor.
The washer detected an open water temperature sensor.
The washer detected a thermistor fault (variant of tE).
The washer detected an unbalanced load.
The washer detected an unbalanced load.
The washer detected an unbalanced load (variant of UE).
The washer detected an abnormal vibration sensor signal.

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