Lg Error Codes

Find troubleshooting guides for all Lg error codes.

105 error codes across 6 appliance types

Dishwasher

Code	Meaning	Severity
1E	The water level pressure switch is not responding correctly or is reading an unexpected pressure signal during the fill or wash cycle moderate	moderate
6E	The turbidity (water clarity) sensor or optical soil sensor is reading outside its expected range or has failed to communicate with the control board moderate	moderate
AE	The base pan leak sensor has detected water or elevated moisture in the drip tray beneath the dishwasher tub critical	critical
BE	A button on the control panel is stuck in the pressed position or the control panel PCB is registering a continuous key-down signal moderate	moderate
CL	Child lock is active. The control panel is locked and will not respond to button presses until unlocked. low	low
E1	The NTC thermistor (temperature sensor) is reading outside its expected resistance range, causing the control board to flag a temperature circuit fault high	high
HE	The heating circuit has faulted -- either the heating element failed to raise water temperature to the target within the allowed time, or the NTC thermistor is reading outside its expected range high	high
HUB	Hub page covering all LG dishwasher error codes across LG's direct-drive inverter motor platform low	low
IE	The water level sensor did not detect enough water in the tub after the fill valve was commanded to open during the fill cycle moderate	moderate
L2	A secondary-position leak sensor in the base pan has detected moisture, separate from the primary AE sensor location critical	critical
LE	The direct-drive inverter wash motor has stalled, locked, or failed to reach operating speed within the expected startup window high	high
LEAKING	A Lg dishwasher leaking has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NE	The SmartThinQ NFC tag module could not be read or communication with the NFC circuit failed during a cycle or startup check low	low
NOISE	Causes and Fixes medium	medium
NOT-CLEANING	A Lg dishwasher not cleaning dishes has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOT-DRAINING	A Lg dishwasher not draining has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOT-DRYING	A Lg dishwasher not drying dishes has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOT-DRYING	LG Dishwasher Not Drying: TrueSteam, Condensation Drying, and Rinse Aid medium	medium
OE	The drain cycle timed out -- water was not removed from the tub within the expected time window moderate	moderate
P1	The wash pump circuit has detected a pressure or performance fault -- the pump is running but not building expected spray pressure, or the pump motor circuit has failed high	high
RE	The rinse aid dispenser circuit or the rinse phase of the cycle has encountered a fault -- either the dispenser solenoid failed to actuate or the rinse cycle did not complete as expected moderate	moderate
SMELLS	A Lg dishwasher smells bad has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
WONT-START	A Lg dishwasher won't start has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium

Dryer

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Code	Meaning	Severity
9A5	The dryer's control system detected an abnormal power supply condition. This code is most common on gas models, where the dryer runs on a standard 120V household circuit. An incorrect voltage, wiring fault, or failed control board can all trigger 9A5. high	high
CL	CL is a maintenance reminder, not a fault code. It indicates that the lint filter needs to be cleaned. The dryer continues to function normally and CL does not indicate any component failure. low	low
D80	LG's Flow Sense system detected airflow restriction at 80% of the maximum blockage threshold. The dryer will still run and heat, but performance degrades and the system is warning you before it escalates to D90 or D95. high	high
D90	LG's Flow Sense system detected that airflow restriction has reached 90% of the maximum blockage threshold. The dryer actively reduces heat output to prevent overheating. Drying performance drops significantly at this level. critical	critical
D95	Exhaust airflow restriction has reached 95% of the maximum blockage threshold. The dryer has shut off the heating element entirely and will only tumble without heat. This is the most severe Flow Sense warning. Lint accumulation at this level is a fire hazard. critical	critical
HUB	Reference guide for all LG dryer error codes including D80, D90, D95 (Flow Sense duct blockage family), TE1 (thermistor failure), CL (clean filter reminder), and 9A5 (power supply fault). low	low
HUB-CODES	LG Dryer Error Codes: d80, tE, dE, Flow Sense Complete Guide medium	medium
NOISE	A Lg dryer making noise has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOT-HEATING	A Lg dryer not heating has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOT-SPINNING	A Lg dryer not spinning or tumbling has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOT-TURNING-OFF	Vent, Sensor, and Component Diagnosis medium	medium
RESET	A guide to all LG dryer reset methods, covering soft reset, hard reset, and code-specific clearing procedures for D80/D90/D95 duct codes, TE1, and 9A5. low	low
SMELLS	A Lg dryer smells like burning has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
SMELLS-BURNING	Vent, Sensor, and Component Diagnosis medium	medium
TAKING-LONG	A Lg dryer takes too long to dry has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
TAKING-LONG	Vent, Sensor, and Component Diagnosis medium	medium
TE1	The exhaust temperature sensor (thermistor) circuit is open or shorted. The dryer cannot safely monitor exhaust air temperature and will not operate normally until the fault is resolved. high	high
WONT-START	A Lg dryer won't start has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium

Microwave

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Code	Meaning	Severity
F3	F3 on an LG microwave indicates a keypad or touchpad membrane short circuit. The control board detects a key being pressed continuously or multiple keys registering simultaneously. medium	medium

Oven

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Code	Meaning	Severity
F11	One or more buttons on the oven keypad are stuck in the depressed position or have an internal short circuit. The control board detected a sustained button signal that indicates a key has been held down beyond a normal press duration. moderate	moderate
F19	The main control board (PCB) has detected an internal fault or has failed. The control board manages all oven functions: temperature regulation, element switching, display, and safety monitoring. high	high
F3	The oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) has failed open or shorted. The control board cannot receive valid temperature data and has shut down the heating function as a safety measure. high	high
F9	The oven door lock motor or latch assembly has failed to lock or unlock correctly. The control board commanded the door lock to engage or disengage and did not receive the expected confirmation signal within the timeout period. high	high
HUB	Reference guide covering all LG range and oven fault codes for the LRE and LDE series, including their causes, severity, and repair paths. low	low
NOT-HEATING	Causes and Fixes medium	medium
WONT-START	Causes and Fixes medium	medium

Refrigerator

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Code	Meaning	Severity
1F	The freezer defrost temperature sensor has failed or is reading out of its expected range, preventing the automatic defrost cycle from operating correctly. high	high
CF E	The condenser fan motor has stopped running. This fan blows air across the condenser coils to dissipate heat from the compressor. Without it, the compressor overheats and the refrigerator stops cooling. high	high
CH E	CH E on an LG refrigerator indicates a chamber (compartment) temperature sensor has failed or is reading outside its expected range. LG refrigerators have multiple temperature sensors for different zones. medium	medium
CL E	CL E on an LG refrigerator indicates a communication or cooling fan fault in the door section. This code appears on LG French door and side-by-side models with the Linear Compressor system. medium	medium
COMPRESSOR	Linear Compressor Warranty and Diagnosis medium	medium
DH F	The defrost heater assembly has an open circuit or the thermal fuse in the defrost circuit has blown. The automatic defrost cycle cannot run, and frost will accumulate on the evaporator coils over time. high	high
ER CO	The condenser temperature sensor has failed or is out of range. On some LG models, ER CO also indicates a communication error between the main control board and a secondary board. high	high
ER IF	The ice maker temperature sensor has failed or is reading outside its expected range. The control board cannot accurately monitor ice maker temperature, so ice production stops as a safety measure. moderate	moderate
FF E	The freezer evaporator fan motor has stopped running or the control board cannot detect its operation. Without this fan, cold air cannot circulate from the freezer to the fresh food compartment. high	high
FREEZING	A Lg refrigerator freezing food has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
HUB	Reference hub covering all LG refrigerator fault codes displayed via Smart Diagnosis on French door, side-by-side, and bottom-freezer models. low	low
ICE-MAKER	Causes and Fixes medium	medium
ICE-MAKER	A Lg refrigerator ice maker not working has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
IF E	Ice maker fan motor fault detected by the main control board moderate	moderate
IF E	The ice maker compartment fan motor has failed or is blocked. This fan maintains proper temperature in the ice maker section and is separate from the main freezer evaporator fan. moderate	moderate
LEAKING	Causes and Fixes medium	medium
LEAKING	A Lg refrigerator leaking water has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOISE	A Lg refrigerator making noise has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOISE	Causes and Fixes medium	medium
NOT-COOLING	A Lg refrigerator not cooling has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
WATER-DISPENSER	Causes and Fixes medium	medium

Washer

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Code	Meaning	Severity
03	Communication error between the main control board (PCB) and the sub-board, display board, or motor control unit high	high
CL	Child Lock feature is active, disabling all control panel buttons except the Power button low	low
DE	The washer does not detect the door as properly closed and locked - the door interlock switch is not receiving the closed-door signal moderate	moderate
DIAG	Guide to accessing LG washer built-in service diagnostic mode and LG ThinQ Smart Diagnosis for component-level testing low	low
DL	The door latch is engaged but the door lock solenoid failed to electrically lock the door, or the lock assembly did not send the locked confirmation signal to the control board moderate	moderate
DOOR-WONT-OPEN	Child Lock, Mid-Cycle, and Emergency Release medium	medium
ECL	Extended tub clean reminder - the washer escalated from TCL because the Tub Clean cycle has been skipped for an extended period beyond the initial 30-cycle reminder low	low
FE	The washer detected water filling beyond the safe level, indicating the inlet valve is not closing or the pressure sensor is misreading water level high	high
HUB	Reference directory for all LG washer error codes across front-load and top-load models low	low
LD	The washer is draining but taking significantly longer than the expected drain time, indicating a partial restriction in the drain path moderate	moderate
LE	The motor is locked or unable to rotate, detected by the hall sensor reporting no rotor movement to the main control board high	high
LEAKING	A Lg washer leaking has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOISE	A Lg washer making loud noise has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOISE	LG Washer Making Loud Noise: Direct Drive Motor, Bearing, and Spider Arm medium	medium
NOSOUND	Symptom guide for LG washers that power on but produce no mechanical sound during operation, or that fail to start any movement low	low
NOT-DRAINING	An LG washer not draining has standing water in the drum. LG front-loaders have an accessible drain pump filter behind a small door on the lower front panel. LG displays the OE error code when drainage fails. medium	medium
NOT-FILLING	A Lg washer not filling with water has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
NOT-FILLING	LG Washer Not Filling With Water: IE Error, Valve, and ThinQ Diagnosis medium	medium
NOT-SPINNING	An LG washer that fills and washes but will not spin has a motor, hall sensor, rotor, stator, or control board issue. LG's Direct Drive motor system eliminates belts and pulleys, so spin failures are almost always electrical rather than mechanical. medium	medium
OE	The washer cannot drain water within the allotted time window, typically 4-6 minutes for a full drain cycle high	high
PE	The water level pressure sensor is not communicating a valid signal to the control board, or the air dome hose is blocked preventing accurate water level detection moderate	moderate
PF	The washer detected a loss of power during an active cycle and is notifying you on the next power-up low	low
RESET	Guide covering all reset methods for LG washer front-load and top-load models, including soft reset, hard reset, and factory reset via diagnostic mode low	low
SMELLS	A Lg washer smells bad or musty has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
SMELLS	LG Washer Smells Bad: Tub Clean Cycle, Door Seal, and ThinQ Reminders medium	medium
STUCK	Symptom guide for LG washers that stop advancing through wash, rinse, drain, or spin stages low	low
SUD	The washer detected excessive suds in the drum that interfere with washing performance and draining low	low
TCL	The washer's internal cycle counter has reached the threshold (typically every 30 wash cycles) and is reminding you to run the Tub Clean maintenance cycle low	low
TE	The thermistor (NTC temperature sensor) is reading outside the expected resistance range or has an open/short circuit moderate	moderate
THINQ-HUB	Smart Diagnosis, Wi-Fi, and App Troubleshooting medium	medium
U5	Unbalanced load detected during spin cycle - identical in meaning to UL but displayed on specific LG washer model lines low	low
UL	The washer detected an unbalanced load during the spin cycle and cannot safely reach the target spin speed low	low
VIBRATING	An LG washer vibrating excessively during spin has an imbalanced load, worn shock absorbers/suspension, leveling issue, or a vibration sensor fault. LG's TrueBalance anti-vibration system uses sensors to detect and compensate for imbalance. medium	medium
WONT-START	A Lg washer won't start has specific causes related to Lg's design and component choices. medium	medium
WONTON	Symptom guide for LG washers with no power response, including dead display, unresponsive buttons, or failure to start a cycle low	low