There is no physical reset button on an LG dishwasher. To reset the unit, turn off the circuit breaker for 60 seconds or hold the Start and Delay Start buttons for 3 seconds to clear the current cycle.
When your LG dishwasher goes dead on you, nine times out of ten it's a frozen control board or a tripped safety sensor. These machines are way more sensitive to power blips than most people realize. A reset clears the board's memory and usually fixes it. But if it keeps coming back, something's actively telling the board to stop, like a wet leak sensor or a bad door latch.
So here's the deal, there's no single reset button on an LG dishwasher. You've got to either use a button combo on the panel or kill power at the breaker. That combination fixes maybe 70% of control issues. If it doesn't work after that, you're probably looking at a dead door switch or a control board that's actually fried. Not a super expensive fix if you catch it early.
Most Likely Causes
Based on aggregated repair data, here is the probability breakdown for this error code:
Control board software glitch45%
Child Lock feature engaged25%
Tripped leak sensor (AE or EI error)15%
Door latch not signaling closed10%
Main control board hardware failure5%
Symptoms You May Notice
You press a button and nothing happens at all, no beep, no light change, nothing.
The display is stuck showing the same time or error code it showed an hour ago and won't change.
It beeps three times when you hit Start but the cycle never actually kicks off.
CL is showing on the display and none of the buttons respond no matter what you press.
The drain pump keeps running continuously even after you've turned the machine off.
Can you reset a Lg dishwasher to clear the UNRESPONSIVE code?
Here's what actually works: press Power to turn it off first. Then go to the breaker and flip it off for sixty seconds, not ten or fifteen, sixty. Flip it back on. Back at the dishwasher, press and hold Start for three seconds to clear any leftover cycle data. That's the full reset. If it's still dead after all that, you're past a simple software glitch.
Tools Required for Diagnosis
None required for button resetPhillips #2 screwdriver (for latch inspection)FlashlightMultimeter (for testing door latch switch continuity)Towels or small bucket (if draining water from base tray)
Service / Diagnostic Mode
With the door open, press Power, then press and hold the Cycle and Dual Zone buttons simultaneously. All lights on the display should illuminate.
Diagnostic Checklist
Follow these steps in order. We start with the easiest external fixes before opening up the machine.
Replacement Parts
If your diagnostic testing proves the component has failed, you will need a replacement. We recommend OEM parts over aftermarket for water-handling components.
Part Name
OEM Number
Estimated Price
Main Control BoardEBR83321901 · $150–$250
EBR83321901
$150 – $250
Door Latch AssemblyABQ73504004 · $35–$65
ABQ73504004
$35 – $65
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the reset button on my LG dishwasher?
There isn't one. Seriously, LG doesn't put a dedicated reset button on their dishwashers, which surprises a ton of people. What you've got instead is a combination of button presses and a good old-fashioned power cycle. Your main options are: hold Start and Delay Start together for three to five seconds to cancel the current cycle, or flip the circuit breaker off for sixty seconds for a full hard reset. That second option is honestly more reliable for stubborn problems because it completely clears the board's memory and forces a clean restart.
Why is my LG dishwasher display flashing and not starting?
A flashing display that won't start is almost always one of two things: the door isn't latched all the way, or Child Lock is on. Check the display for 'CL' first. If you see it, hold the Child Lock button for three seconds. If you don't see 'CL', push the door firmly until you hear a solid click and try starting again. If it's still flashing after both of those, do the breaker reset. A solid sixty-second power cut usually clears whatever software weirdness is happening.
How do I clear the AE error code on my LG dishwasher?
AE means the leak sensor in the bottom of the machine got wet. To clear it, you've got to actually get that water out of the base tray. Unplug the dishwasher, pull it forward a bit, and tilt it to drain the water out the front. Then you need to find where the leak came from, because if you just dry it out and push it back in, you'll get AE again on the very next cycle. Common culprits are a cracked door gasket or a loose hose connection at the pump. A replacement door gasket for most LG models runs around twenty to forty dollars.
Will resetting my dishwasher delete my settings?
Nope. A power reset clears the current cycle and any temporary options you had selected, but it won't touch any deeper programming. It's basically like restarting your phone when an app freezes. You don't lose your contacts, and the dishwasher doesn't lose its saved preferences. The reset just clears the board's working memory so it can start fresh.
My LG dishwasher keeps going unresponsive after I reset it. What's wrong?
If you're resetting it and it works for a day or two then dies again, something is actively causing the lockout. Most likely culprits are a slow leak that keeps trickling into the base tray and tripping the float sensor, a failing door latch switch that's losing contact intermittently, or a control board that's starting to go. I'd start by checking the base tray for moisture every time it happens. If it's wet in there, you've got a leak to track down. If it's dry and the latch clicks solidly, you're probably looking at a board replacement, which runs about eighty to one-fifty for the part depending on your model.