LG error codes

Independent plain-English guides for LG appliance codes. Use official support for model-specific instructions and safety notices.

LG Dishwasher

AE

Turn off water if leaking is active, then check around the door, drain hose, and base.

Leak or overflow detection

LG Dishwasher

bE

Do not use hand dish soap; clear suds with model-approved steps and use dishwasher detergent only.

Excess suds

LG Dishwasher

CL

Use the documented Control Lock button hold for your model rather than forcing panel buttons.

Control lock

LG Dishwasher

F31

Stop after one safe reset; fan motor conditions need detailed service inspection.

Motor or drive fault

LG Dishwasher

F35

Avoid repeated heated drying attempts and arrange service if F35 returns.

Heating or temperature fault

LG Dishwasher

F37

Check for items blocking the door path and request service if the feature remains stuck.

Door or lid lock

LG Dishwasher

HE

Run one reset and short test only if water fills and drains normally.

Heating or temperature fault

LG Dishwasher

IE

Verify the water valve is open and the inlet hose is not kinked.

Water fill problem

LG Dishwasher

LE

Check for items blocking spray arms; service is likely if the code returns empty.

Motor or drive fault

LG Dishwasher

nE

Reorganize dishes that may touch moving spray parts and stop if the code returns empty.

WaterWall or spray system fault

LG Dishwasher

OE

Check the drain hose, sink connection, and filter area for restrictions.

Drain problem

LG Dishwasher

PE

Stop after checking for obvious water-level or leak symptoms; PE normally needs service inspection.

Sensor reading fault

LG Dishwasher

tE

Do not keep resetting the dishwasher; temperature sensor faults usually need service.

Sensor reading fault

LG Dryer

Add

Fill the steam feeder with tap water to the max line and confirm the drawer is closed.

Water fill problem

LG Dryer

CL

Hold the model's Child Lock or Control Lock button combination for about 3 seconds.

Control lock

LG Dryer

D80

Clean the lint screen, check the outside vent, and inspect the dryer duct before running another heated cycle.

Airflow restriction

LG Dryer

D90

Stop and verify the full vent path, especially the exterior hood and any crushed duct behind the dryer.

Airflow restriction

LG Dryer

D95

Do not keep restarting heated cycles. Clear or inspect the duct and exterior vent first.

Airflow restriction

LG Dryer

dE

Remove anything caught at the door, close it firmly, and inspect the latch for visible damage.

Door or lid lock

LG Dryer

E13

Check for a kinked, crushed, clogged, or frozen drain hose before another cycle.

Drain problem

LG Dryer

nP

Confirm the dryer is on the correct circuit and do not keep resetting a breaker that trips again.

Power supply or reset condition

LG Dryer

PF

Reset power once and restart the cycle only if the outlet and breaker look normal.

Power supply or reset condition

LG Dryer

tE1

Power reset once; if it returns, the temperature sensing circuit likely needs service.

Heating or temperature fault

LG Washer

CL

Use the model's documented Control Lock or Child Lock button hold to unlock the panel.

Control lock

LG Washer

dE

Check for clothing caught in the door and inspect the latch area.

Door or lid lock

LG Washer

dE1

Open and close the drawer or door firmly, then stop if the latch area looks damaged.

Door or lid lock

LG Washer

dE2

Restart a short cycle only after the latch area is clear and the door closes normally.

Door or lid lock

LG Washer

dE3

Check for clothing or packaging film blocking the lid or drawer, then close it firmly.

Door or lid lock

LG Washer

E7

Confirm the paired unit is aligned and stop if the switch or installation looks damaged.

Sensor reading fault

LG Washer

FE

Cancel the cycle and turn off water supply if filling continues.

Overfill or water level fault

LG Washer

IE

Open both supply valves fully and check fill hoses for kinks or frozen sections.

Water fill problem

LG Washer

LE

Reduce the load, let the washer rest, and retry a short cycle only if the drum moves freely.

Motor or drive fault

LG Washer

OE

Check the drain hose and clean the accessible pump filter before repeating the cycle.

Drain problem

LG Washer

PE

Unplug the washer and arrange service if PE returns, because the water-level sensing path needs diagnosis.

Sensor reading fault

LG Washer

sUD

Let the washer reduce suds, then use less HE detergent on the next load.

Excess suds

LG Washer

tE

Disconnect power and request service if the same tE code returns after one reset.

Heating or temperature fault

LG Washer

UE

Redistribute heavy items and run a spin test with a balanced load.

Unbalanced load