On a supported LG dishwasher, LE or CE means the wash motor is locked or drawing abnormal current. Turn power off and check for an object blocking an accessible spray arm or filter area. Then restore power once after removing only visible debris.
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- LG dishwashers displaying LE or CE
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0 of 4 completedConfirm LE or CE 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 power off and check for an object blocking an accessible spray arm or filter area.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleRestore power once after removing only visible debris.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleRun an empty short cycle and listen for normal wash circulation. Do not reach into internal pumps or keep resetting a humming or electrically hot motor.
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Common questions about “LG dishwasher LE or CE code”
What does LE or CE mean on a LG dishwasher?+
It means the wash motor is locked or drawing abnormal current.
Can I clear LE or CE 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.