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LG top-load washer error codes

LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak. Each page identifies the documented meaning, first safe check, reset limitation and service boundary.

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LG top-load washer code AE, LE, LE1: meaning and safe checks

AE, LE, LE1 means: a rotation fault — LG's own wording. LG separates them: AE is displayed when the gears that rotate the drum cannot operate properly, and LE or LE1 appear when the motor is stuck. LG names a coin or foreign object trapped between the wash plate and the drum as a cause of all three. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code CL: meaning and safe checks

CL means: Control Lock or Child Lock is enabled — LG's own description. It locks the panel to prevent accidental operation, and LG notes it can sometimes be enabled by accident. This is not a fault. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code dE: meaning and safe checks

dE means: the washing machine door is open — LG's own wording. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code dL: meaning and safe checks

dL means: a Door Lock Error — the door locking mechanism is not functioning properly. LG's causes: the door is closed but the machine will not operate, foreign objects obstructing the locking mechanism, or use in a humid environment such as a bathroom. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code E3: meaning and safe checks

E3 means: an issue with the operation of the drain motor — LG's own wording. LG notes E3 can also occur if water inside the washer has frozen in cold weather. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code FE: meaning and safe checks

FE means: the washer has detected an overfilled tub — LG's own wording. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code FF: meaning and safe checks

FF means: Freeze Failure — LG's own wording. LG states prolonged cold weather may freeze the inlet or drain hose, and gives a useful distinction: OE or FF suggests the DRAIN hose is frozen, while IE suggests the INLET hose or the taps are frozen. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code IE: meaning and safe checks

IE means: an inlet error — LG's own wording. LG's causes: a building water outage, a closed tap, a disconnected inlet hose, a pressed or kinked hose, or a hose frozen in cold weather. LG notes IE can also show if the drum does not fill to a certain level. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code OE: meaning and safe checks

OE means: a drainage issue — LG's own wording. LG's causes: the outlet hose clogged, pressed or kinked, or frozen. LG notes OE can also follow an incorrectly installed drain hose. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code PE: meaning and safe checks

PE means: the pressure sensor has trouble detecting the water level — LG's own wording. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code PF: meaning and safe checks

PF means: power was cut off — LG is explicit that PF is NOT an error. LG states the washer recalls the last operation before the power cut and continues from there. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code tCL, tcL: meaning and safe checks

tCL, tcL means: a reminder to run the Tub Clean cycle — LG is explicit that this is not an error. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code tE: meaning and safe checks

tE means: a problem with the temperature sensor inside the tub — LG's own wording, including contact issues or a malfunctioning sensor. LG also names excessively hot water poured directly into the tub, and a disconnected connector or broken circuit. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code UE: meaning and safe checks

UE means: an Unbalance Error — LG's own wording. LG states it is displayed when laundry bunches on one side of the tub or the washer is not level. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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LG top-load washer code vS, uS, u5: meaning and safe checks

vS, uS, u5 means: a contact issue with the vibration sensor, or a sensor malfunction — LG's own wording. LG notes the code can appear as u5 or uS. Scope: LG top-load washers. LG publishes this list separately from its front-load list, and several codes mean different things across the two — dL and E3 appear only here, and AE means a rotation fault here where the front-load list defines AE as a leak.

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