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LG Washing Machine (Top Load) OE error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0–$80 · Duration: 10–20m

The OE error on your LG top load washing machine means there is a drainage problem — water is not leaving the tub correctly. This is most commonly caused by a clogged or improperly installed drain hose. The drain hose on a top load washer should be positioned no higher than 6 cm from the ground. In cold weather the drain hose may also freeze.

Common causes

  • Drain hose is kinked, pressed, or positioned too high
  • Drain hose is clogged with a foreign object such as a coin
  • Drain hose or the inside of the washer is frozen in cold weather
  • Drain hole in the standpipe is blocked

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Check behind and underneath the washer to make sure the drain hose is not kinked or pressed by the machine

  2. 2

    Make sure the drain hose is positioned no higher than 6 cm from the ground

  3. 3

    To check if the drain is clogged lift the drain hose from the drain hole and run a spin cycle — if water drains freely the drain hole itself is blocked

  4. 4

    Disconnect the drain hose from the washer and use tweezers to remove any object blocking the hose

  5. 5

    If frozen in winter pour warm water (50–60°C) into the tub, close the door and wait 1–2 hours for the hose to thaw — then run a Spin Only cycle

  6. 6

    If the error persists contact a qualified technician service

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3

UE

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4

dE

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