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LG washer error codes

LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser. Each page identifies the documented meaning, first safe check, reset limitation and service boundary.

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LG washer code AE: meaning and safe checks

AE means: a leakage inside the appliance — LG's own wording. LG notes the appliance has a safety mechanism to prevent flooding the floor, and that a leak activates the safety switch. LG's causes: water leakage, a damaged inlet hose, or a faulty safety switch. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code Cd: meaning and safe checks

Cd means: cool down — LG is explicit that Cd is NOT an error code. It indicates the drying cycle is complete and is set automatically. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code CE: meaning and safe checks

CE means: an over-current in the electrical circuit of the motor — LG's own wording. LG names a short circuit, loose connection, ground fault or power surge. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code CL: meaning and safe checks

CL means: the child lock feature is active — LG is explicit that CL is NOT an error code. While it is active the control panel is disabled and settings cannot be adjusted. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code dcL: meaning and safe checks

dcL means: the ezDispense Nozzle Clean function is active — LG is explicit that this is a maintenance program, not a fault. It cleans the ezDispense nozzles and hose. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code dE, dE1, E01: meaning and safe checks

dE, dE1, E01 means: the door is not closed properly — LG's own wording. LG names laundry caught between the door and the rubber door gasket as a cause. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code dE2, E30: meaning and safe checks

dE2, E30 means: the door is closed but not locked — LG's own wording. LG names an overloaded drum, items caught between the door and the gasket, or a bent or broken door latch. NOTE: this is a different condition from dE/dE1/E01, where the door is not closed at all. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code dHE: meaning and safe checks

dHE means: a temporary dry function error — LG's own wording. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code E6: meaning and safe checks

E6 means: a clutch or drive condition on applicable LG washers. NOTE: E6 is not on LG's current front-load error-code list; confirm it against your own model's manual before acting on it. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code E80: meaning and safe checks

E80 means: a communication fault between the Display PCB and the Main PCB — LG's own wording. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code Ed1, Ed2: meaning and safe checks

Ed1, Ed2 means: the amount of liquid detergent in the reservoir did not decrease — LG's own wording. LG distinguishes the two: Ed1 is a faulty detergent pump, Ed2 is an open circuit in the detergent pump. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code Ed3, Ed4: meaning and safe checks

Ed3, Ed4 means: the amount of liquid softener in the reservoir did not decrease — LG's own wording. Ed3 is a faulty softener pump; Ed4 is an open circuit in the softener pump. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code Ed5: meaning and safe checks

Ed5 means: the PCB does not work due to poor communication — LG's own wording. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code FE, E04, E12: meaning and safe checks

FE, E04, E12 means: water overfilling — LG's own wording. LG states the drain pump is activated during normal operation to prevent leaks, and that additional water may have entered the drum, possibly through the detergent dispenser. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code FF, u51: meaning and safe checks

FF, u51 means: Freeze Failure — LG's own wording. LG states this can occur when the temperature inside the washer drops below 1 °C, that water in the drain or inlet hoses may freeze, and that all controls are disabled until the machine rises above 4 °C. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code HE: meaning and safe checks

HE means: a temporary heater error — LG's own wording. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code IE, E02, E10: meaning and safe checks

IE, E02, E10 means: a Water Inlet Error — the tub does not fill to an adequate level within a specified period. LG's own causes: water cut off, the faucet turned off, the supply hose not connected, the hose pressed or bent, or the hose frozen in cold weather. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code LE: meaning and safe checks

LE means: the tub fails to spin — LG's own wording. LG states the motor cannot operate properly because the machine is overloaded or a foreign object is stuck in the tub. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code nE, nF, nC: meaning and safe checks

nE, nF, nC means: a connectivity fault — LG's own wording: nE is a connection issue between the Display PCB and the Wi-Fi module, nF is a problem with the Wi-Fi module itself, and nC is a faulty connection between the Display PCB and the NFC PCB module. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code OE, E03, E21: meaning and safe checks

OE, E03, E21 means: the washing machine is unable to drain the water used during the wash cycle — LG's own wording. LG names two causes: a kinked drain hose or a clogged drain pump filter. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code OPn: meaning and safe checks

OPn means: the washer was operated without the drawer fully inserted, or the drawer was opened while the washer was operating — LG's own wording. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code PE, E33: meaning and safe checks

PE, E33 means: the water level sensor is malfunctioning — LG's own wording. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code PF: meaning and safe checks

PF means: a power failure — LG's own wording. LG states this may occur if the power supply is interrupted during a cycle. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code PS, P5: meaning and safe checks

PS, P5 means: a power supply issue — LG's own wording. LG states the appliance stops because it cannot continue the program, and notes the code can be reported as P5 because S and 5 look the same on a seven-segment display. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code SE: meaning and safe checks

SE means: a sensor error — LG's own wording. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code Sud, SUD: meaning and safe checks

Sud, SUD means: too many suds were detected — LG's own condition. LG states the machine adds a suds-reducing cycle that lengthens the cycle by about 2 hours, and stops during spin to help prevent leaking. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code tcL, tCL: meaning and safe checks

tcL, tCL means: it is time to run the tub clean cycle — LG's own wording. This is a maintenance reminder, not a fault. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code tE: meaning and safe checks

tE means: a heating error, usually caused by a faulty thermistor — LG's own wording. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code uE, UE, Ub: meaning and safe checks

uE, UE, Ub means: an unbalanced load — LG's own wording. LG names the causes as laundry piled on one side of the drum, incorrect use of a laundry net, items unsuitable for machine washing, or a washer that is not level. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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LG washer code vS, uS, u5: meaning and safe checks

vS, uS, u5 means: a potential issue with the vibration sensor — LG's own wording, from a contact problem or a sensor malfunction. LG notes vS may appear as u5 or uS on the display. Scope: LG front-load washers and washer-dryer combos. LG publishes a separate error-code list for top-load washers; codes such as Ed1–Ed5, dcL and OPn apply only to models with the ezDispense liquid dispenser.

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