LG washing machines Error Codes

LG washer codes describe the stage that could not complete, such as filling, draining, balancing, locking or turning the tub. The code list varies by model and by top-load or front-load design.

Before you use this table: Use the exact model manual when it differs from this table. The entries here are limited to codes LG currently documents in its public washer support.

Error code

Leading zeros, dashes and spacing do not matter: E01, E-1 and E1 find the same row.

Manufacturer-documented Meaning taken from a manufacturer manual or support page. Reported Consistent owner and technician reports; the manufacturer has not published this code. Confirm with them if it matters.

Code	What it means	Where to look first
IEAlso shown as: 1ELG washing machines; code availability varies by modelManufacturer-documented	The washer is not getting enough water. Likely causes Water supply turned off or interrupted Inlet hose squeezed, kinked or restricted Source checked 2026-09-19	Confirm the water tap is open and the supply is available Check the inlet hose for bends or crushing Use the model guidance for inlet filters before removing anything Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →
OEAlso shown as: 0ELG washing machines; code availability varies by modelManufacturer-documented	The washer is having trouble draining water. Likely causes Restricted drain hose Blocked drain path or filter on models with an owner-accessible filter Source checked 2026-09-19	Check the drain hose for kinks or blockage Clean the drain filter if the manual provides one for your model Check the household drain if the washer is pumping but water backs up Washing Machine Not Draining? Diagnose the Real Cause →
UEAlso shown as: uELG washing machines; code availability varies by modelManufacturer-documented	The load is unbalanced for spin. Likely causes Load too small to balance Heavy item concentrated on one side Items tangled or bunched Source checked 2026-09-19	Pause and redistribute the load Add one or two similar items when the load is too small and the care labels allow it Check that the machine is standing level and stable Washing Machine Not Spinning? Diagnose the Real Cause →
LEAlso shown as: LE1LG washers; the exact LE meaning can differ by washer designManufacturer-documented	The tub cannot spin because the motor is unable to operate normally. Likely causes Overloaded washer Foreign object interfering with tub movement Motor/drive fault if simple causes are ruled out Source checked 2026-09-19	Unplug the washer, wait about five minutes and retry once Reduce an overloaded wash With power off, inspect only for visible foreign objects that can be removed safely without dismantling the machine Stop: If the tub remains locked, makes severe mechanical noise, or LE returns after the simple checks, arrange service. Washing Machine Not Spinning? Diagnose the Real Cause →
dEAlso shown as: dE1, dE2, dLLG washing machines; door/lid code varies by modelManufacturer-documented	The door or lid is not closing or locking as expected. Likely causes Door/lid not fully closed Laundry or debris obstructing the seal/lock area Lock fault if obstruction is ruled out Source checked 2026-09-19	Remove anything trapped around the door, lid or gasket Close it normally without forcing it If the lock still will not engage, stop and use model-specific service guidance Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →
FELG washing machines that use FEManufacturer-documented	Overfill condition. Likely causes Water level has risen above the expected limit Source checked 2026-09-19	Turn off the water supply if the washer continues filling Switch the appliance off and use the model support guidance Stop: An active overfill or water continuing to enter with the washer stopped needs the supply turned off and the appliance checked. Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →
PELG washing machines that use PEManufacturer-documented	Pressure/water-level sensor error. Likely causes The washer is not receiving a valid water-level/pressure signal Source checked 2026-09-19	Power the washer off and retry once if the manual allows If PE returns, arrange model-specific diagnosis rather than replacing parts from the code alone Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →
tELG washing machines that use tEManufacturer-documented	Temperature-sensor error. Likely causes Temperature-sensor reading outside the expected range Source checked 2026-09-19	Stop the cycle and follow the exact model support instructions If the code returns, arrange service Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →
PFLG washing machines that use PFManufacturer-documented	The washer experienced a power failure or interruption. Likely causes Mains power interruption Power connection issue Source checked 2026-09-19	Restart the cycle after confirming the supply is stable If power interruptions repeat only when the washer runs, stop using it and have the electrical fault checked Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →

Code

What it means

Where to look first

IEAlso shown as: 1ELG washing machines; code availability varies by modelManufacturer-documented

The washer is not getting enough water.

Likely causes

Water supply turned off or interrupted
Inlet hose squeezed, kinked or restricted

Source checked 2026-09-19

Confirm the water tap is open and the supply is available
Check the inlet hose for bends or crushing
Use the model guidance for inlet filters before removing anything

Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →

OEAlso shown as: 0ELG washing machines; code availability varies by modelManufacturer-documented

The washer is having trouble draining water.

Likely causes

Restricted drain hose
Blocked drain path or filter on models with an owner-accessible filter

Source checked 2026-09-19

Check the drain hose for kinks or blockage
Clean the drain filter if the manual provides one for your model
Check the household drain if the washer is pumping but water backs up

Washing Machine Not Draining? Diagnose the Real Cause →

UEAlso shown as: uELG washing machines; code availability varies by modelManufacturer-documented

The load is unbalanced for spin.

Likely causes

Load too small to balance
Heavy item concentrated on one side
Items tangled or bunched

Source checked 2026-09-19

Pause and redistribute the load
Add one or two similar items when the load is too small and the care labels allow it
Check that the machine is standing level and stable

Washing Machine Not Spinning? Diagnose the Real Cause →

LEAlso shown as: LE1LG washers; the exact LE meaning can differ by washer designManufacturer-documented

The tub cannot spin because the motor is unable to operate normally.

Likely causes

Overloaded washer
Foreign object interfering with tub movement
Motor/drive fault if simple causes are ruled out

Source checked 2026-09-19

Unplug the washer, wait about five minutes and retry once
Reduce an overloaded wash
With power off, inspect only for visible foreign objects that can be removed safely without dismantling the machine

Stop: If the tub remains locked, makes severe mechanical noise, or LE returns after the simple checks, arrange service.

Washing Machine Not Spinning? Diagnose the Real Cause →

dEAlso shown as: dE1, dE2, dLLG washing machines; door/lid code varies by modelManufacturer-documented

The door or lid is not closing or locking as expected.

Likely causes

Door/lid not fully closed
Laundry or debris obstructing the seal/lock area
Lock fault if obstruction is ruled out

Source checked 2026-09-19

Remove anything trapped around the door, lid or gasket
Close it normally without forcing it
If the lock still will not engage, stop and use model-specific service guidance

Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →

FELG washing machines that use FEManufacturer-documented

Overfill condition.

Likely causes

Water level has risen above the expected limit

Source checked 2026-09-19

Turn off the water supply if the washer continues filling
Switch the appliance off and use the model support guidance

Stop: An active overfill or water continuing to enter with the washer stopped needs the supply turned off and the appliance checked.

Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →

PELG washing machines that use PEManufacturer-documented

Pressure/water-level sensor error.

Likely causes

The washer is not receiving a valid water-level/pressure signal

Source checked 2026-09-19

Power the washer off and retry once if the manual allows
If PE returns, arrange model-specific diagnosis rather than replacing parts from the code alone

Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →

tELG washing machines that use tEManufacturer-documented

Temperature-sensor error.

Likely causes

Temperature-sensor reading outside the expected range

Source checked 2026-09-19

Stop the cycle and follow the exact model support instructions
If the code returns, arrange service

Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →

PFLG washing machines that use PFManufacturer-documented

The washer experienced a power failure or interruption.

Likely causes

Mains power interruption
Power connection issue

Source checked 2026-09-19

Restart the cycle after confirming the supply is stable
If power interruptions repeat only when the washer runs, stop using it and have the electrical fault checked

Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Common Problems by Symptom →

Code not listed? Not every brand publishes its codes, and we only list meanings we can trace. Two things help:

Sources and when they were checked

LG UK: Washing Machine Problems and Solutions checked 2026-09-19
LG USA: Top Load Washer Error Code List checked 2026-09-19
LG USA: What is an LG Washing Machine LE Error Code? checked 2026-09-19

Codes can vary by model and generation. If the wording in the manual for your exact model differs from this table, follow the manual for that machine.