Home › LG Washer Error Codes
LG Washer Error Codes: The Full List
LG washers use two-letter codes, and two of them cause constant confusion: uE means the washer is fixing an imbalance itself, while UE means it tried and failed. Find your code below, read the plain meaning, and follow the full guide for ranked causes and safe checks.
Drain, fill and door codes
| Code | What It Means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| OE | Outlet Error: the washer cannot drain in the allowed time | Full OE guide |
| dE | Door error: the door is not closed and latched properly | Full dE guide |
| PE | Pressure sensor error: the washer cannot read the water level | Listed here, full guide in progress |
| FE | Fill error: water level too high, usually an inlet valve not closing | Listed here, full guide in progress |
Load and motor codes
| Code | What It Means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| UE / uE | Unbalanced load: uE means correcting itself, UE means it gave up and cancelled the spin | Full UE / uE guide |
| LE | Locked motor error: the motor could not turn as commanded | Full LE guide |
| tE | Thermistor error: the temperature sensor reading is out of range | Listed here, full guide in progress |
| CL | Not a fault: Child Lock is switched on. Hold the Child Lock button to release it | Listed here, full guide in progress |
Before You Call Anyone
LG front loaders reward one habit above all others: cleaning the drain pump filter behind the bottom front flap. It is the first check for OE and prevents many other faults. For LE, resist the urge to assume the motor has died: overloads and excess detergent trigger it on healthy machines, and the unplug reset in our LE guide sorts the real faults from the false alarms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between uE and UE on LG washers?
uE (lowercase u) means the washer detected an imbalance and is actively correcting it. UE means correction failed and the spin was cancelled, so you need to redistribute the load.
What does OE mean on an LG washer?
OE is the drain code: water did not leave the tub in time. Clean the pump filter first, then check the drain hose and standpipe.
Are LG error codes the same on top load and front load models?
The meanings are the same, but the likely causes differ: front loaders have a user pump filter and top loaders do not, so the first checks differ by type. Each of our guides notes both.
Not your machine? Try the error code decoder on the homepage, or browse the other hubs: Samsung Washer, LG Washer, Whirlpool Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Furnace Blink Codes, Maytag Washer.