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AELG washer AE error
The AE display on many LG washing machines indicates that water was detected where it should not be. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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LG washing machine error codes.
Browse 28 LG washing machine error-code guides with exact meanings, display variants, safe first checks, model warnings, and official support references.
Codes covered: AE, Cd, CE, CL, dE, dE1, dE2, dHE, dL, E1, E6, Eb, FE, FF, HE, IE, LE, LE1, LE2, OE, PE, PF, SE, Sud, tcL, tE, UE, vS.
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LG can reuse similar displays across product families. The exact washing machine manual is the deciding source when a code differs by market or production year.
Exact code lookup
LG washing machine guides.
Select the characters exactly as shown. Each guide separates safe user checks from model-specific service work.
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CdLG washer Cd error
The Cd display on many LG washing machines indicates that the washer-dryer is cooling the load. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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CELG washer CE error
The CE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the motor circuit detected excessive current. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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CLLG washer CL error
The CL display on many LG washing machines indicates that control lock is enabled. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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dELG washer dE error
The dE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the door is open or not locking. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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dE1LG washer dE1 error
The dE1 display on many LG washing machines indicates that the door-lock switch signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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dE2LG washer dE2 error
The dE2 display on many LG washing machines indicates that the door could not lock or unlock. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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dHELG washer dHE error
The dHE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the drying-heater system is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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dLLG washer dL error
The dL display on many LG washing machines indicates that the door-lock mechanism is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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E1LG washer E1 error
The E1 display on many LG washing machines indicates that a leak or water in the base was detected. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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E6LG washer E6 error
The E6 display on many LG washing machines indicates that the clutch or motor is prevented from moving. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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EbLG washer Eb error
The Eb display on many LG washing machines indicates that the clutch or drive signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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FELG washer FE error
The FE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the washer detected an overfill. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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FFLG washer FF error
LG defines FF as Freeze Failure or freeze detection. Prolonged cold can freeze water in the washer, inlet hose, drain hose, faucet, tub, or pump path, preventing the machine from filling, draining, or starting.
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HELG washer HE error
The HE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the water-heating system is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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IELG washer IE error
The IE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the washer is not filling with enough water. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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LELG washer LE error
The LE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the motor is locked or overloaded. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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LE1LG washer LE1 error
The LE1 display on many LG washing machines indicates that the motor or drive system is overloaded. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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LE2LG washer LE2 error
The LE2 display on many LG washing machines indicates that the motor cannot complete rotation. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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OELG washer OE error
The OE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the washer cannot drain in time. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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PELG washer PE error
The PE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the water-level pressure sensor is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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PFLG washer PF error
The PF display on many LG washing machines indicates that power was interrupted during the cycle. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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SELG washer SE error
The SE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the motor speed sensor signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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SudLG washer Sud error
The Sud display on many LG washing machines indicates that excess detergent suds were detected. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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tcLLG washer tcL error
The tcL display on many LG washing machines indicates that the tub-clean reminder is active. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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tELG washer tE error
The tE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the water-temperature sensor is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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UELG washer UE error
The UE display on many LG washing machines indicates that the load remains unbalanced. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
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vSLG washer vS error
The vS display on many LG washing machines indicates that the vibration sensor signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
First checks for LG washing machine codes
- Pause the cycle and record the exact display before resetting it.
- Check the water supply, drain path, door, load balance, and visible leaks without opening panels.
- Match the complete model number because the same code can vary by product family and market.
Why the exact display matters
A letter can resemble a number on a segmented display, and spaces or separators can change the diagnosis. Photograph the display before clearing it, note when it appears, and compare the complete model identifier with official LG support.
How Troublio organizes these guides
Troublio groups codes by both brand and device so a meaning from a dryer, dishwasher, washer, or printer is not applied to the wrong product. Every linked guide includes likely causes, checks in order, stop conditions, model warnings, and available official references.