LG Washer / Dryer Error Codes and Resolutions

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LG Washing Machines, Drying Machines and Washer Dryers will display various error codes when things out of the ordinary happen. The table below is a quick and simple way to figure out what a particular error code means and what the likely resolution is for that code.

LG DE1 Error code
LG dE1 Error Code
Error CodeDescriptionResolution(s)
dE1Door Open ErrorClose the door or open/close door firmly
dE2Door Closed But Not Locking ErrorOpen/close door firmly
UEUnbalance ErrorRearrange load
Add another item (heavy item?) to balance the load
Make sure the machine is level
DEDrain ErrorClean the drain filter
CLChild Lock OnDisable Child lock. Look for the Child lock button and hold it until the child lock is switched off
CdCooling DownNot an error as such. The machine is finished its cycle but is cooling down while it waits for you. You can press and hold any button to unlock the door
IEWasher unable to fill with waterWater inlet screen needs cleaning, or hose is kinked
OEWasher is unable to drain the water it used during the wash cycleCheck for kinked drain hose
t CLTub Clean CycleYou need to run the Tub Clean Cycle

If you know of any other LG Error codes, let us know in the comments below.

CL Error Code
CL Error Code
Cd Error Code

109 thoughts on “LG Washer / Dryer Error Codes and Resolutions

  1. I recently purchased a new LG washer & dryer, could really use a guide to help me get started with my new toy!! Im loving it!!!

  2. If pressing the Pause / start button doesn’t work then i run a spin cycle for 15 mins after the Drying cycle when i want to open the door of the washer/ dryer.

  3. tE1, tE2, tE3 – chyba termického čidla – nutná výměna, součástka se pohybuje do 300,- Kč, ale je nutno v mnohých případech rozebrat půlku sušky. Zobrazením této chyby může být i přerušen vodič ve svazku nebo studený spoj na konektorech. Pro šikovné kutily práce na cca hodinu. NENÍ NUTNO VYHAZOVAT CELOU ŠUŠKU !!! Z důvodu úspory času, servisáci často hlásí tento problém za neopravitelný.

      • I happened to use child lock for the first time few days ago. I did several loads yesterday with no problems. This am I started a loaf with the cl code. It worked for me, just hold button down for a few seconds, I did that and it was cleared

  4. My new LG washer/drier front loader is not washing and showing error message d d e. The door shuts well and the tumbler rotates well. What do I do?
    Thanks.

  5. My washing machine has the error code ‘TCL’ when I turn it on, the code is not in the manual. Any ideas?
    Thank a lot

  6. I have a code LEI on my LG washer. Model number
    WT5480CW. Can’t find what this code means in the manual can you tell me what it means

  7. My washer throws IE code on one cycle only, delicates. A cycle i use 25% of the time. The screen is clean, and obviously the hose is not kinked, for other cycles to work.

  8. I keep getting the PE error code and nothing seems to work. Now it won’t even turn on….
    Please advise…anyone?
    Bueller….Bueller….Bueller???

  9. I have a code ?E. The first code is hard to make out. It looks like an incomplete E. Missing the top part. EE. With the top line of first E missing. What does this mean?

  10. My washer has been showing a code le 1 and has water in it . Now today it has started making a loud rubbing noise when trying to wash what could be causing this. Please note never had any trouble with it until i used the clean tub cycle last week

  11. I keep getting an OE code I checked the hose it’s not kinked what else could be causing this the water won’t drain trying to see if it’s the water pump I’ve already changed it once

  12. My LG washing machine shores an error code FE. What does this mean and how to fix it? Thank you for any help you can provide.

  13. My washer dryer combo is coming up with error DE, but water is going through the line. Is there anything else I could do to fix this error? My machine still has water in it.

  14. My front loader often has Err 37 half way through a wash. The only thing i can do is turn it off and back on again. Anyone know what this means? I’ve searched this code but can’t see it anywhere online

    • I have the same error. Did you ever get an answer? The dryer seems to run ok but about every 3rd time I use it.

      • Hi, sadly no replies other than yours (thanks). LG want me to send a video of the problem to try to trouble shoot as they didn’t seem to know either.

  15. What does the error code dE mean, m’y washer gives that code sometimes when I start the washing process.

  16. My washer shows the code FE. The washer runs and disburses water constantly it also drains the water but not as needed,
    the timer does not work properly, the machine may be running for 15 minutes and it only shows a change of 5 or some minutes.

  17. My machine does wash halfway but does not finish, it does not rinse, it releases/ drains the water completely and stops , whats the issue.?

  18. My new LG 7.5 front loader will not allow me to select a cycle and displays – – – when it finally turns on and stops “singing” at me. What does this mean? I am unable to turn the wash selection dial to select any other programs from the default cotton and it won’t activate that wash when I press start. There is no error code with this – – – on it. It previously was working fine for the last 2 weeks (brand new). All ideas on this problem appreciated. Thankyou.

  19. My LG gas dry flashing check filter. Took apart and cleaned put it back together and still flashes. Put it in maintenance mode it flashed IR95 which I think means clogged filter. I clean the back out and check the whole pipe all the way outside. It also flashed UO1 I can’t figure out and D03 which I think is the door. I reset the switch between the wires replaced pipe. Put back together and everything is the same. Help error code UO1 dO3IR95 Gas LG dryer

  20. The Power source went off. Now all it does is a weird sound and the play logo is on. No other button or comand works. I have unpluged it then replug…still the same
    Anyone ?
    THANKS

  21. My top loader is showing code “A” what does that mean? Is not AE just A itself.
    Model is WFT7061DD. Control panel I cant change anything please help.

  22. This article about LG Dryer Error Codes and Resolutions is really helpful! I just experienced an issue with my LG dryer and had no idea what the error code indicated. I was able to figure out what was wrong and fix it myself thanks to this blog. Even for someone like myself who isn’t very good with appliances, the explanations and solutions are simple to grasp.

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