On a supported LG dishwasher, AE or E1 means water in the base activated the leak float. Turn off supply and power and inspect for water at the door, hoses and beneath the unit. Then correct wrong detergent, severe oversuds or an accessible loose external connection.
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- LG dishwashers displaying AE or E1
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0 of 4 completedConfirm AE or E1 on the exact model
ReversiblePhotograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.
Check the condition named by the code
ReversibleTurn off supply and power and inspect for water at the door, hoses and beneath the unit.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleCorrect wrong detergent, severe oversuds or an accessible loose external connection.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleAllow the base to dry only after the leak source is corrected. Do not tip or repeatedly reset the dishwasher to hide a continuing leak.
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Common questions about “LG dishwasher AE or E1 code”
What does AE or E1 mean on a LG dishwasher?+
It means water in the base activated the leak float.
Can I clear AE or E1 by resetting the dishwasher?+
A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.