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LG Washer Error Codes

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10Power Failure 11Suds Error 12Vibration sensor error 13Breakdown detergent pump 13EPower error 14Open circuit detergent pump 15Breakdown softener pump 16Open circuit softener pump 17Communication defect 18Drawer open 1CWater level sensor fault due to damaged/clogged/folded hose, excessive lubricant on air…1DC4Upper washer inner door is open.1EWater level sensor error caused by damaged/clogged/folded hose, excessive lubricant on…2044Work windings open 2046Capacitor open 2048Motor shorted 2145Timer does not advance 2148Timer open 2EPower error indicating under or over voltage supply; may also occur due to plug…3CMotor driving error and hall sensor error-PBA connector not connected, motor coil damaged…3EMotor driving error 3E1Motor overloaded due to too much laundry (non-sensing) or motor hall sensor terminal not…3E2Erroneous operating signals for the motor hall sensor, IPM terminal of main PBA not…3E3Erroneous operating signals for the motor hall sensor, IPM terminal of main PBA not…3E4Motor hall sensor does not work causing unstable motor driving, or PBA IPM operation is…4CWater supply error-foreign material in water supply valve, valve terminal disconnected…4C2Water supply check due to wrongly engaged cold/warm water supply hoses, water temperature…4EWater supply error 4E1Water supply error occurring in the Wool course when PCB terminal from drain hose to…4E2Water supply error 4EdWater temperature sensed as higher than 50°C in Wool or Lingerie courses.5CDrain check fault due to damaged pump motor impeller, wrong voltage to parts, freezing…5EDrain error 8Locked motor error 888Water level error 8CMems PBA check detected 8C1Mems PBA check detected 8C2Mems PBA check detected; main PBA wire disconnection check or PBA silver nano part…8EMotor error occurring when motor driving is unstable because motor hall sensor does not…8E1Front MEMS sensor problem 8E2Rear MEMS sensor problem 9EEPROM Error 9C1Power check fault due to under or over voltage supply, use of plug receptacle causing…9C2Power check fault due to under or over voltage supply, use of plug receptacle, or main…9E1Power error 9E2Power error ACCommunication error-signals between sub and main PBAs not sensed due to communication…AC2I/O Board communication check failure.AC3Communication check between the DR Module and main PBA due to signals not being sensed…AC4Communication check between the WIFI Module and main PBA due to signals not being sensed…AC5Communication check between the LCD Module and main PBA due to signals not being sensed…AC6Communication check between the Inverter PBA and main PBA due to signals not being…AC7Communication error between the main PBA of upper washer and main PBA of lower…AESensor error (motor)AE6Communication error between main PBA and inverter PBA; signals not sensed.AOAuto Off relay failure AUTO OFFAuto Off relay is out of order; indicated by BLUE(BL) 1-pin connector to P.W.B ASM having…Auto Off ErrorAuto Off relay is out of order; Blue (BL) 1-pin connector to PWB ASM has bad connection.BALL PRESSURE SENSORBall Pressure Sensor is disconnected or defective; indicated by all water level LEDs…Ball Pressure Sensor ErrorBall Pressure Sensor is disconnected; indicated by all water level LEDs blinking.BC2Switch check (main relay check) due to Power button pressed continually for more than 12…bEWater supply error (also displays as nF on LCD)bE1Switch error bE2Switch error bE3Main relay error BPBall Pressure Sensor is disconnected or defective (all water level LEDs blink)BRBrake resistor error.bSBall sensor error-loose ball sensor connector or ball sensor is out of order CdCrease decreasing-the drying programme is complete and the appliance is in anti-crease…CELock error-motor connector (3-pin, male, white) not connected, bad/unstable electrical…CH01Indoor temperature sensor open/short circuit fault.CLLid locked error COCoupling error during operation.CPCoupling error.CrClutching error.d75Dryer d80Dryer d90Dryer d95Dryer DCDoor error-door switch contact error due to deformation of door hook, door pulled by…DC1Door lock switch error-door lock switch terminal connected incorrectly, terminal broken…DC2Door check occurs if Power switch is turned on/off continually and too much heat is…dCECoin stuck / motor problem due to foreign object dEDoor error dE1Door error dE2Door error dE3Door/lid error dE4Dryer main micom detects door close while display micom detects door open for 3 seconds…dEzDoor open error-the washer door is not properly secured.dHDry heating error dHEDryer heater error dLDoor error during operation caused by pressure difference from internal temperature…dnPedestal washer is being operated without a full-size washer or stacking switch is not…DODoor open error-lid is opened during intermittent spin, normal spin, or during delay…DOOR ErLid opened during washing procedure (wash, rinse, spin) or during delay finish program.DOOR LOCKDoor is not closed properly.DOOR OPENLid is opened during intermittent spin, normal spin, or reservation processing; indicated…Door Open ErrorLid is opened during intermittent spin, normal spin, or reservation processing; indicated…DRDrainage error-water is not completely drained within 10 minutes.DRAIN ErDrain is not finished within 12 minutes during drain course.DRAINAGEWater is not completely drained within 10 minutes; indicated by Rinse and Spin LED…Drainage ErrorWater is not completely drained within 10 minutes; indicated by Rinse and Spin LEDs…drnDryer failed to drain water.dSDoor error before operation dVDrain valve problem E1Water level detection error-water level is below reset level or overflow is detected; may…E2Switch error E3Motor not working properly E4Leakage error-water leaks from the tub or drain hose, or foreign matter is jammed in the…E5High voltage error-laundry jammed between gasket and drum, defective motor, or defective…E6AC motor (clutch motor) error E7Direction error-motor spins in the opposite direction due to defective PCB or motor.E8MEMS PBA error or data error detected; check wire connections and replace MEMS PBA or…E9Sensor pressure error-water level sensor is defective.Ed1Breakdown detergent pump-the amount of liquid detergent in the detergent reservoir did…Ed2Open circuit detergent pump-the amount of liquid detergent in the detergent reservoir did…Ed3Breakdown softener pump-the amount of fabric softener in the softener reservoir did not…Ed4Open circuit softener pump-the amount of fabric softener in the softener reservoir did…Ed5Automatic detergent injection pump connector missing or poor contact at Main PCB NA8-2.EEEEPROM error EEPROMEEPROM error EILocked motor error EPEEPROM error-EEPROM is out of order ErAmbient temperature sensor failure EvSupplied voltage error F1Dry ignition detection-temperature checked every 10 seconds during drying and increased…F5Dryer drainage pump not working well or water level sensor issue.FEFan error FFFreezing detected-water supply hose, drainage hose, or drainage pump is frozen.FLDoor will not lock after door close operation gASGas supply or service turned off (gas dryer model only).H1Thermistor dry error-dry thermistor is defective or not connected normally.H2Thermistor wash error-wash thermistor is defective or not connected normally.H3Thermistor dry overheating error-fan motor does not spin at proper RPM or dry thermistor…H4Thermistor wash overheating error-heater worked without water in the tub, or wash…H5Water temperature error-water temperature is over 45 degrees C in delicate and wool…H6Heater wash error-wash heater does not work (water temperature does not rise over 2…H7Heater dry error-dry heater does not work (temperature does not rise over 3 degrees C…H8Heater wash overheating error-heater worked without water in the tub.HCHeater check due to washing heater short-circuit, wire disconnection, contact fault, or…HC1Heater check due to washing heater in the tub having a contact fault, temperature sensor…HC2Heater check HEHeater error due to short-circuited or disconnected washing heater, heater contact error…HE1Heater error HE2Heater error HE3Heater error HIAmbient temperature reading above 50°C; displayed when sensed ambient temperature exceeds…HrHeater relay error caused by short-circuited or disconnected washing heater, heater…HSPedestal washer is being operated without a full-size washer, or the stacking switch is…IEWater supply error-water level frequency does not reach required level within the…IFWithout filter-during cycle with drying option, dust filter installation is not detected…IMBALANCELoad is out of balance; the appliance imbalance detection system has activated and may…INLET ErWater supply does not reach the set level within 60 minutes.ISIce Maker Sensor failure or Water Tank Sensor failure.LAUNDRY AMOUNT SENSORLaundry amount sensor error displayed in the second QC mode, indicating problems with…LCWater leakage error-heater engagement fault, air hose out of place, tub back broken at…LC1Water leakage check due to heater engagement fault, air hose out of place, broken tub…LEWater leakage error caused by displaced air hose, broken tub back at safety bolt fixing…LE1Water leakage error with additional causes including nozzle-diaphragm engaged in opposite…LE2Compressor is restricted-compressor connector disconnected, contact fault, or harness…LE3Fan motor detects lock (Fan Error Code 71).LODoor unlock fail LSLaundry amount sensor error detected during QC test mode.MOTOR ERRORMotor error nCNFC module error ndDrain error caused by damaged pump motor impeller, wrong voltage supplied, freezing…nEModem/Wi-Fi module error nFWater supply error caused by foreign material in water supply valve, disconnected valve…nF1Water supply error in Wool course NO DRAINWater is not completely drained within 12 minutes NO INLEWater supply error NO INLETWater level does not rise to the set level within 30 minutes (water supply error).nPNot enough voltage from outlet (lower than 240V)nUNFC version error OCOverflow error-water supplied continually because water level detection not working…OEOverflow error OE (overflow)Overflow error OFOverflow error-water is overflowing (water level frequency is over 213)OPnDrawer open error-washer was operated without completely closing the drawer, or drawer…OVER FLOODINGOverflooding error displayed during the second QC Mode, indicating ball pressure sensor…Over Flooding ErrorDetected during second QC Mode; all process LEDs blink, indicating inlet valve…PCClutch motor check PC1Clutch sensor error PEPressure sensor error PE1Clutch hall sensor error PFPower failure notification PFEPump filter error-drain pump filter is clogged, drain pump does not work during spin…PRESSURE SENSORWater Pressure Switch is off PSDryer power supply wire connection is wrong or loose (electric dryer only)rEOver load in motor.SdSuds error SELocked motor error SFSystem error SF1System error SF2System error SF3System error SPIN ErUnbalanced water or load detected during spin procedure.SrSwitch error caused by Power button pressed continuously for more than 12 seconds…StackEPedestal washer is being operated without a full-size washer, or the stacking switch is…StucForeign object such as coin, pin, or clip is stuck in the washing plate area, causing…SudSuds error-washing machine detects too many suds; adds suds reducing cycle adding about…SUdSFoaming detected error displayed when too much foaming is detected; also displayed while…svdOversudsing detection-too many suds detected during spinning, washer stops to prevent…TC1Temperature sensor error-washing heater sensor in tub has contact error or sensor fault…TC2Temperature sensor check TC4Temperature sensor error-motor driver temperature in inverter PBA is too high, or IPM…tcLTub Clean alarm-indicates the Tub Clean cycle needs to be run to clean the washer drum.tETemperature sensor error tE1Temperature sensor error for washing heater tE2Temperature sensor error tE3Temperature sensor error tE4Steam generator thermistor open or shorted (displayed in drying cycle or test mode)TE5Eva Out temperature is abnormal (detected below -30 degrees or above 120 degrees).tSTemperature sensor fault tS2Dryer compressor discharge pipe thermistor temperature open/short error.UBUnbalance error-laundry load is unbalanced causing excessive vibration during spin cycle.UcPower error UEUnbalance error UNBALANCELaundry unbalance detected during spin; indicated by Wash, Rinse, and Spin LEDs blinking.Unbalance ErrorLaundry unbalance detected during spin; indicated by Wash, Rinse and Spin LEDs blinking.uSVibration sensor error VoltSupplied voltage is not correct VSVibration sensor error WATER SUPPLYWater level does not rise to the set level within 40 minutes due to water supply issues…WATER SUPPLY & INLET V/VWater level does not rise to the set level within 40 minutes.Water Supply ErrorWater level does not rise to the set level within 40 minutes; indicated by Wash and Rinse…WIFIWIFI Modem is not connected or WIFI Modem self check function error.WSWater supply/inlet valve error-water level does not rise to the set level within 40…

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