LG washer error codes: what each one means
This table covers confirmed LG washer display codes for front load, top load, WashTower washer sections and washer dryer combo models. Use the meaning to identify what the control detected, then start with the safe first check listed for that code.
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LG washer codes usually appear as letters or numbers on the control display, and some LCD models also show a short message. Unplug the washer before any check; to clear a fault, unplug for 60 seconds, or for some front load door errors unplug it and hold Start/Pause for 5 seconds before restoring power. CL, tCL, Cd and dcL are status or reminder messages rather than washer part failures, and PF can be a power interruption notice.
The company will ask for it first. It's on a sticker or metal plate, usually in one of these spots:
- Front-load: on the door frame or inside the door rim
- Top-load: under the lid at the back, or on the back panel
LG washer error codes
Code names vary by model and display type; some controls may show E02, E03, E04, E10, E12, E21, E30 or E33, and seven segment displays may make PS look like P5 or vS look like u5.
34 codes
OE / E03 / E21The washer is not draining within the expected time.Unplug the washer, check the visible drain hose for kinks or a clogged household drain, then run a spin only cycle after restoring power.Often a home checkIE / E02 / E10The washer is not filling with enough water in the allowed time.Make sure both water faucets are fully open and the visible inlet hoses are connected, not kinked and not iced.Often a home checkUEThe load is out of balance or the washer is not level enough to spin normally.Pause the cycle, redistribute tangled items, add items to a very small load or remove items from an overloaded tub, then restart spin.Often a home checkdE / dE1 / E01The washer detects that the door is not closed properly. Full guide →Remove laundry caught at the door or gasket, close the door firmly, then reset the washer by unplugging it before restarting.Often a home checkdE2 / E30The door is closed but the lock did not confirm a locked door.Check that nothing is blocking the door latch area, close the door firmly, unplug the washer for a minute, and try again.Often a home checkdE4Some models use this code for a door closure error.Remove any clothing caught in the door area and close the door firmly before restarting the cycle.Often a home checkLE / LE1The motor is locked or the drum cannot rotate normally.Unplug for 5 minutes, reduce an oversized load, remove any visible object caught in the tub, and restart.Often a home checkCLControl Lock or Child Lock is turned on and the control panel is locked. Full guide →Press and hold the Control Lock button or the marked button pair for 3 seconds, depending on the model.Often a home checkSudThe washer detected too many suds and may pause or add a suds reducing routine.Use only HE detergent in the recommended amount, then run Rinse+Spin with no added detergent.Often a home checkCEThe washer detected excess current in the motor circuit.Needs a technician because an overcurrent in the motor circuit can involve the motor, control or wiring; you can only unplug for 10 seconds and retry once.Usually a technicianFE / E04 / E12The washer detected too much water in the tub. Full guide →Close the water faucets and unplug the washer because continued filling or overfilling needs a technician.Usually a technicianPE / E33The pressure or water level sensor is malfunctioning.Needs a technician because the water level sensor is not reading correctly; unplug once, and close the water faucets if the tub is filling before calling.Usually a techniciantEThe washer detected a water temperature sensing or heating fault.Needs a technician because the temperature sensor or heater sensing circuit may be faulty; if hot water was added, unplug and let the water cool first.Usually a technicianPFPower to the washer was interrupted during operation.Press Start/Pause to restart the cycle after power is stable.Often a home checktCLThis is a reminder that the Tub Clean cycle needs to be run or is running.Run the Tub Clean cycle with the drum empty and follow the cleaner label amount.Often a home checkCdOn washer dryer combo models, the dry cycle finished and the unit is in Cool Down.Remove the clothes or press Start/Pause if you want the cool down display to end.Often a home checkAEDepending on model, AE can indicate leak detection or a top load rotation gear fault.Unplug the washer. Look for visible water around hose connections; on a top load model, remove any visible item caught in the tub area. Contact a technician if the code returns.Usually a technicianFF / u51The washer detected ice in the inlet hose, drain hose, drain pump or tub area.Unplug, remove laundry, warm the room, and use only warm water to thaw visible hoses or the tub, never boiling water.Often a home checkvS / uS / u5The vibration sensor may have a contact problem or sensor malfunction.Press Start/Pause once, then power the washer off and restart it if the code returns.Usually a technicianHEThe washer detected a heater error.Needs a technician because the heater circuit can be faulty; you can unplug for 10 seconds and retry once.Usually a techniciandHEOn washer dryer combo models, the dry function had an error.Unplug for 10 seconds and restart the cycle; if the code returns, a technician needs to inspect the dry function parts.Often a home checkSEThe control detected a sensor error.Needs a technician because an internal sensor fault is being reported; unplug for 10 seconds and retry once.Usually a technicianOPnThe automatic dispenser drawer is open or not fully inserted.Push the detergent drawer fully closed and remove any visible obstruction in the drawer area.Often a home checkEd1 / Ed2The detergent reservoir level did not drop as expected, or the detergent pump circuit is not operating.Check that the detergent is liquid, not overly thick, and clean hardened residue from the dispenser drawer.Often a home checkEd3 / Ed4The softener reservoir level did not drop as expected, or the softener pump circuit is not operating.Check that only liquid softener is in the softener reservoir and clean hardened residue from the dispenser drawer.Often a home checkEd5The ezDispense system is not communicating with its control component.Needs a technician because the automatic dispenser has a communication fault; unplug for 60 seconds and retry once.Usually a techniciandcLThe ezDispense nozzle clean function is active.Empty the dispenser compartments, fill the required compartment with water to the max line, and run nozzle clean only if your model instructions call for it.Often a home checkPS / P5The washer detected a power supply problem and stopped the program.Plug the washer directly into a wall outlet, unplug for 60 seconds, then restart.Often a home checkdLOn some top load models, the lid or door lock did not operate properly.Unplug, remove any visible object at the lid lock area, close the lid firmly, and restart.Often a home checkE3On some top load models, the drain motor is not operating properly.Needs a technician because repeated E3 points to a drain motor problem; if the washer was in cold conditions, thaw the visible drain hose and tub with warm water first.Usually a technicianE80The washer detected a control communication fault.Needs a technician because the display control and main control are not communicating; unplug for 60 seconds and retry once.Usually a techniciannCThe NFC module connection is faulty.Needs a technician because the display control is not communicating with the NFC module; unplug for 60 seconds and retry once.Usually a techniciannEThe Wi-Fi module connection is faulty.Needs a technician because the display control is not communicating with the Wi-Fi module; unplug for 60 seconds and retry once.Usually a techniciannFThe Wi-Fi module is malfunctioning.Needs a technician because the Wi-Fi module itself is reporting a fault; unplug for 60 seconds and retry once.Usually a technicianDon't see your symptom?
Describe it on the phone. The company on the other end works on these every day and will know what to ask.
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How do I reset an LG washer error code?
Unplug the washer for 60 seconds, then plug it back in and restart the cycle. On some front load models, you can also unplug it, hold Start/Pause for 5 seconds with power disconnected, then restore power.
What if the code keeps coming back?
Stop the cycle, unplug the washer, and close the water faucets if water is entering the tub. If the same code returns after the safe check listed here, contact a repair company or a technician.
Why do some LG washers show E02, E03, E21 or E30 instead of letter codes?
Code format varies by model and control style. Some front load and combo models show E style codes for the same faults that other displays show as IE, OE, dE, FE or PE.
Are CL, tCL, Cd or dcL actual failures?
Usually no. CL is Control Lock, tCL is a Tub Clean reminder, Cd is Cool Down on combo dry cycles, and dcL is an ezDispense nozzle clean function.
Still showing the problem after the checks?
Call and describe what you tried. You'll be connected with an independent repair company near you.