On a supported LG washer, FE means the washer detected an overfill condition. Turn off both water faucets if water continues to enter and cancel the cycle. Then check for excessive suds and confirm the drain path is not siphoning or blocked.
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- LG washers displaying FE
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0 of 4 completedConfirm FE 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 both water faucets if water continues to enter and cancel the cycle.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleCheck for excessive suds and confirm the drain path is not siphoning or blocked.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleAfter water is controlled, restore power once and observe an empty fill. Keep water off and request service if filling continues while the washer is off.
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Common questions about “LG washer FE code”
What does FE mean on a LG washer?+
It means the washer detected an overfill condition.
Can I clear FE 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.