An LG LDP6810 that stops mid-cycle has four ordinary reasons in the manual: the door was opened, the power went out, a fault message appeared, or the dishwasher paused and turned itself off after four minutes. Opening the door stops the cycle, and LG says to resume it with Method 1 or 2. After a power cut the dishwasher turns off for safety and resumes on its own when power returns. Read the display for OE, IE, AE, HE, tE or LE before you restart.
Differential
Likely causes of “LG dishwasher stops or pauses mid-cycle”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The door was opened or not latched during the cycle
What separates it The cycle stopped and the LED flashes when you close the door without pressing Start
How to confirm Close the door and press Start, or press Start and close within four seconds
- 2
A power interruption
What separates it The display is dark after a power cut and comes back when power returns
How to confirm Wait for power to return; LG says the dishwasher resumes the cycle on its own
- 3
A fault message such as OE, IE, HE, tE or LE
What separates it A two character message shows and the cycle stops because of a fault message such as OE, IE, HE, tE or LE
How to confirm Read the code and use the matching page; LG lists which ones need a call to service
- 4
Auto-Off after four minutes
What separates it You paused the cycle and returned to a dark display
How to confirm Press Power and start again; LG says it turns off after four minutes of inactivity
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The message on the display when it stopped, if any
- How far into the cycle it was and whether you or someone opened the door
- Whether the power flickered or the breaker tripped
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedRead the display
ReversibleNote any code, then press Power off and on only if there is none, because turning the power off can clear the message.
Restart with the right method
ReversiblePress Start and close the door in under four seconds, or close the door then press Start. If the door is not closed in time the cycle does not start.
Check for a code
ReversibleIE is a water inlet problem, OE a drain problem, AE a leak, HE heater circuit failure, tE water temperature sensor error, LE wash motor error, NE vario motor error, per LG's Error Messages list.
Check the breaker
ReversibleLook at the panel. LG says use a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker rated for the dishwasher's 15 A supply, and not to overload the outlet with another appliance.
Let a cycle finish once
ReversibleAfter fixing the cause, run a full Normal cycle. LG says it chimes and shows ENd when finished; if it stops early again with the same code, call LG.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Codes on this manual
- IE, OE, bE (oversudsing), AE, FE, HE, tE, LE, NE. Not errors: P1 to P4 download cycle, N:# U:# d:# t# test mode, L0 to L4 rinse aid level, and CL control lock.
- Parts for this problem on the LDP6810 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-21)
- dishwasher door lock, part number AGM76209501, at $81.94; pcb assembly,main, part number EBR86473411, at $347.31; thermistor & connector assembly, part number ACJ74110102, at $33.89; circulation pump and motor assembly with heater, part number AGM30016301, at $95.94.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit models LDP7808, LDPH7972, LDFN4542, LDFN3432, LDF5545.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If HE, tE, LE or NE shows, call LG customer service since those are heater, sensor and motor faults
- !If the dishwasher stops repeatedly with no code and a shut door, call LG service
- !If the breaker trips when it runs, stop using it and have an electrician check the circuit
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
LG USA support page listing this model's manuals and warranty.
Parts and list prices as shown on RepairClinic's parts search for this model number on 2026-09-21.
Exact questions
Common questions
Why did my dishwasher stop in the middle of a cycle?+
Opening the door stops it. A power cut also stops it, and it resumes when power returns. A fault message or Auto-Off after four minutes of a pause are the other causes.
What do HE and tE mean?+
HE is a heater circuit failure and tE a water temperature sensor error. LG says to call an LG Customer Information Center for both.
What do LE and NE mean?+
LE is a wash motor error and NE a vario motor error. LG says to call for service.
Why is my dishwasher chiming?+
LG says continuous chiming when you open the door during or just after a cycle is normal; it warns that the interior is hot.
Will a power cut ruin the cycle?+
No. LG says the power is turned off for safety and the dishwasher resumes automatically when power is connected again.
What does P1 to P4 mean?+
Not an error. It indicates the current Download Cycle. LG lists it among codes that are not errors, alongside L0 to L4, CL and test-mode codes.
What is a test mode code?+
Codes like N:#, U:#, d:# or t# mean test mode, which LG says is used when testing. Power the unit off and on and the code disappears.