On a supported LG washer, CE means the motor circuit detected excessive current. Stop the washer, unplug it and remove an overloaded or jammed load. Then after the motor cools, check only for visible fabric trapped at the door seal.
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- LG washers displaying CE
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0 of 4 completedConfirm 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
ReversibleStop the washer, unplug it and remove an overloaded or jammed load.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleAfter the motor cools, check only for visible fabric trapped at the door seal.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleRestore power once and test empty; do not repeatedly reset a code that returns. Repeated CE, electrical odor or a breaker trip requires service.
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What does CE mean on a LG washer?+
It means the motor circuit detected excessive current.
Can I clear CE by resetting the washer?+
A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.