LG Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AE
The dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays AE; sometimes, continuous beeping occurs, and the drain pump runs constantly.
Anti-Flood / Leak Detection Activated
AE / E1
Dishwasher shows AE or E1; the unit may continuously drain and not start a wash cycle.
Leak Detected in Base (Alternate Code E1 on Some Models)
bE
The dishwasher displays bE; buttons may not respond correctly or may seem stuck.
Button Error / Key Input Stuck
Cd
The display shows Cd at the end of the cycle; the fan may continue running.
Cool-Down / Drying Completion Indicator
CE
The dishwasher displays CE and may stop; this is often associated with motor current issues.
Current Error / Overcurrent on Wash Motor
CL
Dishwasher will not start; CL is displayed, and buttons may be locked.
Child Lock Activated
dE
Dishwasher displays 'dE'; the door may not latch, or the cycle will not start.
Door Error / Door Not Closed
F9 / 9E
Dishwasher shows F9 or 9E; this may be related to the diverter or water level, depending on the model.
Diverter / Water Level Error (Model-Dependent)
FE
Dishwasher overfills with water, may leak from the door, and displays the FE error.
Water Overflow / Fill Level Error
HE
The dishwasher stops and displays HE; the water may be cold, or the cycle ends prematurely.
Heating Error / Heater Circuit Fault
HE / HE1
Dishwasher shows HE or HE1; water may not heat properly or may overheat.
Heater Error Variant
HE2
Dishwasher displays HE2; this may indicate overheating or a heater relay stuck on.
Heater Overheat / Relay Stuck
HE3
Dishwasher displays 'HE3'; this may indicate a heater circuit short or ground fault.
Heater Short / Ground Fault
HS
Dishwasher displays HS; it may be related to the heater or hall sensor, depending on the model.
Hall Sensor / Heater Sensor Error (Model-Dependent)
IE
The dishwasher does not fill with water or fills very slowly; the IE error appears shortly after starting a cycle.
Water Inlet Error / Fill Timeout
IE / E1 (Fill)
Dishwasher shows IE or E1 shortly after starting; no water is heard entering the tub.
Fill Error Variant
LE
The dishwasher stops mid-cycle with an LE error; it may hum, but the spray arms do not rotate, and water does not circulate.
Motor Locked Error / Wash Motor Overload
LE / E6
Dishwasher shows LE or E6; the wash motor does not run properly.
Locked Motor Error Variant
nE
Dishwasher displays nE; spray arms may not change position, or wash coverage is poor.
Vario Motor / Spray Arm Diverter Error
OE
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the tub, and the OE error is displayed.
Drain Error / Drain Timeout
OE / E3
Dishwasher shows OE or E3; water remains in the tub at the end of the cycle.
Drain Error Variant
PE
The dishwasher displays PE and may stop filling or draining unexpectedly.
Pressure Sensor Error
PF
The dishwasher displays PF, and the cycle stops; this often occurs after a power interruption.
Power Failure Detected
tE
Dishwasher displays 'tE' (or 'TE'), indicating temperature sensor issues.
Temperature Sensor Fault (Lowercase Variant)
TE
The dishwasher displays TE and may stop mid-cycle; the water temperature may be abnormal.
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Error
Symptom
Bad odor coming from the dishwasher, even when not in use.
Odor / Biofilm and Food Residue Buildup
Symptom
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
Detergent Dispenser Not Opening or Poor Water Spray
Symptom
Dishes are not getting clean; food particles remain, and spray arms seem weak.
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure
Symptom
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance, even with heated dry selected.
Poor Drying / Vent or Rinse Aid Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain completely; a small pool of dirty water remains at the bottom after the cycle.
Partial Drain / Residual Water
Symptom
Rust spots appearing on the racks or tub interior.
Rack Coating Failure / Corrosion
Symptom
The dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; the start button is unresponsive or only beeps.
Control Lock / Door Latch / Input Error
Symptom
The dishwasher is very noisy during operation, producing grinding, rattling, or loud humming sounds.
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference
Symptom
The dishwasher leaks from underneath the unit, with water visible on the floor near the sides or back.
Internal Hose or Sump Leak
Symptom
The dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during the wash cycle.
Door Gasket or Bottom Seal Failure
Symptom
The dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
The dishwasher will not start; there are no lights or display, it is completely dead.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
The door drops open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
Door Spring or Cable Failure
Symptom
Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink or disposal.
Backflow from Sink / Improper Drain Installation
Symptom
Water remains at the bottom of the tub between cycles, slowly seeping in when the dishwasher is off.
Slow Inlet Valve Seepage or Backflow
Symptom
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware.
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE |
The dishwasher stops mid-cycle and displays AE; sometimes, continuous beeping occurs, and the drain pump runs constantly.
|
Anti-Flood / Leak Detection Activated | View Details |
| AE / E1 |
Dishwasher shows AE or E1; the unit may continuously drain and not start a wash cycle.
|
Leak Detected in Base (Alternate Code E1 on Some Models) | View Details |
| bE |
The dishwasher displays bE; buttons may not respond correctly or may seem stuck.
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Button Error / Key Input Stuck | View Details |
| Cd |
The display shows Cd at the end of the cycle; the fan may continue running.
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Cool-Down / Drying Completion Indicator | View Details |
| CE |
The dishwasher displays CE and may stop; this is often associated with motor current issues.
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Current Error / Overcurrent on Wash Motor | View Details |
| CL |
Dishwasher will not start; CL is displayed, and buttons may be locked.
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Child Lock Activated | View Details |
| dE |
Dishwasher displays 'dE'; the door may not latch, or the cycle will not start.
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Door Error / Door Not Closed | View Details |
| F9 / 9E |
Dishwasher shows F9 or 9E; this may be related to the diverter or water level, depending on the model.
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Diverter / Water Level Error (Model-Dependent) | View Details |
| FE |
Dishwasher overfills with water, may leak from the door, and displays the FE error.
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Water Overflow / Fill Level Error | View Details |
| HE |
The dishwasher stops and displays HE; the water may be cold, or the cycle ends prematurely.
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Heating Error / Heater Circuit Fault | View Details |
| HE / HE1 |
Dishwasher shows HE or HE1; water may not heat properly or may overheat.
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Heater Error Variant | View Details |
| HE2 |
Dishwasher displays HE2; this may indicate overheating or a heater relay stuck on.
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Heater Overheat / Relay Stuck | View Details |
| HE3 |
Dishwasher displays 'HE3'; this may indicate a heater circuit short or ground fault.
|
Heater Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
| HS |
Dishwasher displays HS; it may be related to the heater or hall sensor, depending on the model.
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Hall Sensor / Heater Sensor Error (Model-Dependent) | View Details |
| IE |
The dishwasher does not fill with water or fills very slowly; the IE error appears shortly after starting a cycle.
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Water Inlet Error / Fill Timeout | View Details |
| IE / E1 (Fill) |
Dishwasher shows IE or E1 shortly after starting; no water is heard entering the tub.
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Fill Error Variant | View Details |
| LE |
The dishwasher stops mid-cycle with an LE error; it may hum, but the spray arms do not rotate, and water does not circulate.
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Motor Locked Error / Wash Motor Overload | View Details |
| LE / E6 |
Dishwasher shows LE or E6; the wash motor does not run properly.
|
Locked Motor Error Variant | View Details |
| nE |
Dishwasher displays nE; spray arms may not change position, or wash coverage is poor.
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Vario Motor / Spray Arm Diverter Error | View Details |
| OE |
Dishwasher does not drain; standing water remains in the tub, and the OE error is displayed.
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Drain Error / Drain Timeout | View Details |
| OE / E3 |
Dishwasher shows OE or E3; water remains in the tub at the end of the cycle.
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Drain Error Variant | View Details |
| PE |
The dishwasher displays PE and may stop filling or draining unexpectedly.
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Pressure Sensor Error | View Details |
| PF |
The dishwasher displays PF, and the cycle stops; this often occurs after a power interruption.
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Power Failure Detected | View Details |
| tE |
Dishwasher displays 'tE' (or 'TE'), indicating temperature sensor issues.
|
Temperature Sensor Fault (Lowercase Variant) | View Details |
| TE |
The dishwasher displays TE and may stop mid-cycle; the water temperature may be abnormal.
|
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Error | View Details |
| – |
Bad odor coming from the dishwasher, even when not in use.
|
Odor / Biofilm and Food Residue Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Detergent pod or powder remains in the dispenser at the end of the cycle.
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Detergent Dispenser Not Opening or Poor Water Spray | View Details |
| – |
Dishes are not getting clean; food particles remain, and spray arms seem weak.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance, even with heated dry selected.
|
Poor Drying / Vent or Rinse Aid Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain completely; a small pool of dirty water remains at the bottom after the cycle.
|
Partial Drain / Residual Water | View Details |
| – |
Rust spots appearing on the racks or tub interior.
|
Rack Coating Failure / Corrosion | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher has power but will not start a cycle; the start button is unresponsive or only beeps.
|
Control Lock / Door Latch / Input Error | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher is very noisy during operation, producing grinding, rattling, or loud humming sounds.
|
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher leaks from underneath the unit, with water visible on the floor near the sides or back.
|
Internal Hose or Sump Leak | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during the wash cycle.
|
Door Gasket or Bottom Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
The dishwasher will not start; there are no lights or display, it is completely dead.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
The door drops open quickly or will not stay in the desired position.
|
Door Spring or Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water backs up into the dishwasher from the sink or disposal.
|
Backflow from Sink / Improper Drain Installation | View Details |
| – |
Water remains at the bottom of the tub between cycles, slowly seeping in when the dishwasher is off.
|
Slow Inlet Valve Seepage or Backflow | View Details |
| – |
White film or cloudy residue on dishes and glassware.
|
Hard Water Deposits / Detergent Residue | View Details |
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