On a supported LG washer, UE or uE means the washer could not distribute the load evenly. Pause and spread items around the drum instead of leaving one heavy item on one side. Then adjust load size and confirm all leveling feet contact a solid floor.
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- LG washers displaying UE or uE
What it does not cover
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0 of 4 completedConfirm UE or uE 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
ReversiblePause and spread items around the drum instead of leaving one heavy item on one side.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleAdjust load size and confirm all leveling feet contact a solid floor.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleUse a small balanced towel load and confirm the washer reaches high-speed spin. Repeated UE with balanced test loads can indicate installation or suspension service.
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Common questions about “LG washer UE or uE code”
What does UE or uE mean on a LG washer?+
It means the washer could not distribute the load evenly.
Can I clear UE or uE 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.