On the covered LG top-load washer platform, dE means the washing machine door is open — LG's own wording. First, check for laundry or objects obstructing the door and close it securely. Close the lid securely and remove any laundry or object obstructing it.
Differential
Likely causes of “LG top-load washer code dE”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
A lid that is not securely closed
What separates it The lid looks closed but something blocks it, which points to a lid that is not securely closed
How to confirm Close the lid securely and remove any laundry or object obstructing it
- 2
A cycle that needs Start/Pause pressed again
What separates it The lid is now closed and dE stays, which points to a cycle that needs Start/Pause pressed again
How to confirm Press Start/Pause once more to start the cycle, as LG says
- 3
A lid lock/switch wiring fault
What separates it The lid is closed and unobstructed and dE persists
How to confirm The Sears table says to unplug the washer and check the wire harness connection on the lid lock/switch assembly
- 4
A failed lid lock/switch
What separates it The wiring is sound, which points to a failed lid lock/switch
How to confirm The table says the lid lock/switch usually needs to be replaced
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The exact characters shown on the display: dE
- Whether laundry or an object blocks the lid
- Note whether Start/Pause was pressed again before you start troubleshooting
Try in this order
0 of 6 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleCheck for laundry or objects obstructing the door and close it securely.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleIf dE continues after the door is properly closed, press Start/Pause; LG notes Start/Pause must then be pressed once more to begin a cycle.
Close the lid firmly
ReversibleLG says the dE error occurs when the washing machine door (lid) is open. Shut it securely and check for objects obstructing it.
Press Start/Pause again
ReversibleIf dE continues after you close the lid properly, press Start/Pause; to start a cycle it needs to be pressed once more.
Check the lid lock wiring
ReversibleThe Sears table says that if the lid is closed and dE appears when you start the cycle, unplug the washer and check the wire harness on the lid lock/switch assembly.
Replace the lid lock/switch
ReversibleIf the wiring connections are sound, the lid lock/switch usually needs to be replaced.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Displayed as
- dE.
- Parts named by the service table
- Lid lock/switch assembly.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Unplug the washer before you check the lid lock wiring
- !Request service if dE persists without any obstruction, as LG says a detailed inspection is required
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Where the manufacturer's article stops. On LG's front-load list dE means the door was not closed properly; the top-load code concerns the lid.
Exact questions
Common questions
What does dE mean on a LG top-load washer?+
the washing machine door is open — LG's own wording.
Is dL the same?+
No; dL is a door lock error; see that page.