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LG Dishwasher LE / CE error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $100–$300 · Duration: 5m

The LE error means your LG dishwasher has detected a problem with the wash motor or the wiring between the motor and the control board. This code may also appear as CE on some models. The motor is responsible for pumping water through the spray arms during the wash cycle — when it cannot operate correctly the dishwasher stops to prevent damage. A power reset using the circuit breaker clears it in many cases. If the error returns after resetting the motor or wiring will need professional inspection.

Common causes

  • Wash motor has malfunctioned or failed
  • Wiring harness between the motor and control board is loose or damaged
  • Temporary electronic glitch causing a false motor error
  • Foreign object obstructing the motor

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Press the POWER button to turn the dishwasher off

  2. 2

    Turn off the circuit breaker supplying the dishwasher and wait 10 seconds

  3. 3

    Switch the circuit breaker back on

  4. 4

    Press the POWER button to turn the dishwasher back on and start a new cycle

  5. 5

    If LE or CE returns after the reset the motor or wiring harness needs inspection by a technician

Related LG Dishwasher error codes

1

bE

The wrong type of detergent was used or the dishwasher is not level

easy
2

CL

Child lock or control lock is active — buttons are disabled

easy
3

AE / E1

Water has leaked into the base of the dishwasher and activated the float switch

medium
4

IE

The dishwasher did not fill with enough water within 10 minutes

easy