Washing machine error codes — what they mean and what to do

OE LG

LG code OE: Water is not draining.

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What to do: Check the drain hose for kinks and clean the drain pump filter. If it persists, the drain pump may need replacing.

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IE LG

LG code IE: Water is not filling in time.

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What to do: Make sure the tap is open and water pressure is normal. A blocked inlet filter or faulty inlet valve can cause it.

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UE LG

LG code UE: Load is unbalanced, so the spin is stopped.

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What to do: Spread the clothes evenly or add a few more items. Repeated UE with normal loads can mean worn suspension or shock absorbers.

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DE LG

LG code DE: Door is not locking.

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What to do: Close the door firmly. If it keeps showing, the door lock or latch may be faulty.

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LE LG

LG code LE: Motor is locked or overloaded.

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What to do: Reduce the load and restart. If it returns, the motor, rotor or hall sensor needs checking.

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PE LG

LG code PE: Water level sensor (pressure switch) problem.

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What to do: Usually needs the pressure sensor or its hose checked by a technician.

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tE LG

LG code tE: Heating or temperature sensor fault.

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What to do: The heater or thermistor needs testing.

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FE LG

LG code FE: Too much water (overflow).

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What to do: Turn off the tap. The inlet valve or pressure sensor may be faulty.

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CL LG

LG code CL: Child lock is on — not a fault.

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What to do: Press and hold the child lock buttons for 3 seconds to unlock.

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dHE LG

LG code dHE: Dryer heating fault (washer-dryers).

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What to do: The drying heater or its sensor needs checking.

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4C / 4E Samsung

Samsung code 4C / 4E: Water supply problem.

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What to do: Check the tap, water pressure and inlet hose filter.

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5C / 5E / nd Samsung

Samsung code 5C / 5E / nd: Water is not draining.

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What to do: Clean the debris filter and check the drain hose. The drain pump may need replacing.

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UB / UE / Ub Samsung

Samsung code UB / UE / Ub: Unbalanced load.

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What to do: Redistribute the clothes. Repeated errors can mean suspension wear.

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dC / dE / DC Samsung

Samsung code dC / dE / DC: Door is open or not locking.

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What to do: Close the door properly; the door lock may need replacing.

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HC / HE Samsung

Samsung code HC / HE: Heating problem.

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What to do: The heater, its wiring or the temperature sensor needs testing.

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LC / LE Samsung

Samsung code LC / LE: Water leak detected.

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What to do: Check for leaks around hoses and the drum seal; turn off and call a technician.

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tC / tE Samsung

Samsung code tC / tE: Temperature sensor fault.

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What to do: The thermistor needs testing or replacing.

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3C / 3E Samsung

Samsung code 3C / 3E: Motor problem.

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What to do: Reduce the load. If it continues, the motor or control board needs checking.

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OC / OE / oF Samsung

Samsung code OC / OE / oF: Too much water (overflow).

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What to do: Turn off the supply; the water valve or level sensor may be faulty.

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Sud / SUdS Samsung

Samsung code Sud / SUdS: Too much detergent foam.

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What to do: Use less (or low-foam) detergent and run a rinse cycle.

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PC / PE Samsung

Samsung code PC / PE: Water level sensor fault.

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What to do: The pressure sensor needs checking by a technician.

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