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LG dishwasher LE or CE code: the wash motor is locked or drawing abnormal current

LE or CE means the wash motor is locked or drawing abnormal current. Turn power off and check for an object blocking an accessible spray arm or filter area.

Direct answer

On a supported LG dishwasher, LE or CE means the wash motor is locked or drawing abnormal current. Turn power off and check for an object blocking an accessible spray arm or filter area. Then restore power once after removing only visible debris.

What this covers

  • LG dishwashers displaying LE or CE
  • 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
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  1. Confirm LE or CE 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 power off and check for an object blocking an accessible spray arm or filter area.

  3. Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause

    Reversible

    Restore power once after removing only visible debris.

  4. Run one controlled verification

    Reversible

    Run an empty short cycle and listen for normal wash circulation. Do not reach into internal pumps or keep resetting a humming or electrically hot motor.

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LG SupportLG dishwasher error code list

Official LG dishwasher code directory and customer-safe troubleshooting.

Exact questions

Common follow-ups

What does LE or CE mean on a LG dishwasher?+

It means the wash motor is locked or drawing abnormal current.

Can I clear LE or CE 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 reach into internal pumps or keep resetting a humming or electrically hot motor.

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