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LG dishwasher AE or E1 code: water in the base activated the leak float

AE or E1 means water in the base activated the leak float. Turn off supply and power and inspect for water at the door, hoses and beneath the unit.

Direct answer

On a supported LG dishwasher, AE or E1 means water in the base activated the leak float. Turn off supply and power and inspect for water at the door, hoses and beneath the unit. Then correct wrong detergent, severe oversuds or an accessible loose external connection.

What this covers

  • LG dishwashers displaying AE or E1
  • The code and product type exactly match the official source
  • Customer-accessible checks before component replacement

What it does not cover

  • ×A similar code on another manufacturer or appliance type
  • ×Codes omitted from the exact model manual
  • ×Internal wiring, sealed-panel or live-electrical repair
Try in this order0 of 4 completed

  1. Confirm AE or E1 on the exact model

    Reversible

    Photograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.

  2. Check the condition named by the code

    Reversible

    Turn off supply and power and inspect for water at the door, hoses and beneath the unit.

  3. Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause

    Reversible

    Correct wrong detergent, severe oversuds or an accessible loose external connection.

  4. Run one controlled verification

    Reversible

    Allow the base to dry only after the leak source is corrected. Do not tip or repeatedly reset the dishwasher to hide a continuing leak.

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LG SupportLG dishwasher AE and E1 leak errors

Official float-switch and leak error explanation.

Exact questions

Common follow-ups

What does AE or E1 mean on a LG dishwasher?+

It means water in the base activated the leak float.

Can I clear AE or E1 by resetting the dishwasher?+

A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.

When is professional service appropriate?+

Do not tip or repeatedly reset the dishwasher to hide a continuing leak.

Change recordAug. 17, 2026 — Published the exact AE or E1 meaning, customer-safe checks and service boundary from LG Support.
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