Does this guide apply to your appliance?

Match the brand, device type and complete display code. The same code can mean something different on another product family or market; a series name does not confirm every model in that series.

No exact model number is recorded here. Confirm the code in your appliance manual before following a check.

Likely causes

  • The washer is overloaded or contains a heavy or bulky item.
  • A coin, wire, or other foreign object is caught in the tub or between the wash plate and tub.
  • The motor cannot rotate because of an internal motor, rotor, stator, wiring, or control problem.
  • The LE code is being interpreted using guidance for a different LG washer design; meanings and procedures vary by model.

What to try

Reset the washer

Easy
  1. Press the power button to turn the washer off.
  2. Unplug the washer from the electrical outlet for about five minutes.
  3. Reconnect the washer and retry the cycle.
  4. If LE returns, stop using the washer and continue with the load and obstruction checks below.

Source for this check: www.lg.com

Reduce or redistribute the load

Easy
  1. Turn the washer off and unplug it.
  2. Remove some laundry if the load is heavy, tightly packed, or bulky.
  3. For bedding or blankets, use the appropriate bedding or blanket cycle specified for the model.
  4. Reconnect the washer and retry the cycle with the smaller or properly arranged load.

Source for this check: www.lg.com

Check for an accessible foreign object

Moderate
  1. Turn the washer off, unplug it, and remove the laundry.
  2. Look for visible coins, wires, or other objects in or around the tub or wash plate.
  3. Remove only an object that is clearly accessible, using tweezers or pliers while keeping hands away from pinch points.
  4. Do not remove panels or motor components and do not reach into areas that are not safely accessible.
  5. Retry the washer only after the object has been removed and the area is clear.

This step is marked caution. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.

Source for this check: www.lg.com

Arrange professional service if LE persists

Professional

This is a service referral, not a do-it-yourself repair procedure.

  1. Stop the cycle and unplug the washer.
  2. Contact LG support or a qualified appliance technician if LE returns after the reset and load or object checks.
  3. Request service if no obstruction is visible, the tub will not rotate, or the washer makes unusual grinding or rattling noises.
  4. Provide the technician with the washer’s complete model number and describe when the code appears.

This step is marked professional. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.

Source for this check: www.lg.com

The code returned or the check did not help?

Avoid repeated resets and do not select a replacement part from the code alone. Record the exact code, full model number, when it appeared, and the checks you tried with their results. Share these details with the manufacturer or service technician.

Disconnecting power does not establish that internal components are safe to touch. This guide does not authorize opening electrical components or bypassing safety devices.

Related error codes

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