LG washing machine dE, dE1 and dE2: door lock faults separated
The door looks shut but the cycle will not start, or stops part way with dE / dE1 / dE2. Sometimes the door will not release afterwards.
Solutions
Washing machines
4 procedures · 19 codesFront load, top load and WashTower. Drain faults, fill faults, bearings and balance.
LG washing machine UE: unbalanced load, or something worse
The machine fills and refills at the end of the cycle, tries repeatedly to spin, then gives up with UE and clothes that are still soaking.
LG washing machine IE error: why the tub will not fill
The cycle starts, the drum turns briefly, then everything stops and IE (or 1E) appears. No water, or a trickle that never fills.
LG washing machine OE error: clearing the drain path end to end
The cycle stops with water still in the drum and the display shows OE. The pump may hum without moving water, or stay silent.
Error codes
Washing machines
Showing 19 / 19 codes
| Code | Meaning | First check | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEWM | MeaningOutlet error: the machine could not empty the tub within the allowed drain window.User-fixable | First checkDrain pump filter behind the bottom access flap, then the drain hose for a kink or a high loop. | Open guide |
| IEWM | MeaningInlet error: the tub did not reach its target water level within roughly eight minutes.User-fixable | First checkBoth taps fully open, then the inlet screens inside the hose couplings at the machine. | Open guide |
| UEWM | MeaningUnbalanced load: the drum could not distribute the load evenly enough to spin.User-fixable | First checkRedistribute the washing by hand, then confirm all four feet are locked and the machine does not rock. | Open guide |
| dEWM | MeaningDoor error: the control never saw the door lock confirm before the cycle started.User-fixable | First checkPush the door firmly shut; check for laundry trapped in the seal and for a worn striker. | Open guide |
| dE1WM | MeaningDoor open error: the door switch reports the door as open during a cycle.User-fixable | First checkHinge sag: lift the door slightly while closing. If it latches, the hinge needs shimming. | Open guide |
| dE2WM | MeaningDoor lock circuit error: the lock assembly is not responding to the control board.Service call likely | First checkUnplug for five minutes to reset, then inspect the lock connector for heat damage. | Open guide |
| LEWM | MeaningLocked motor error: the rotor could not turn, or the Hall sensor lost track of it.Service call likely | First checkEmpty the drum and spin it by hand. Grinding or a hard stop points at bearings or a trapped item. | · |
| LE1WM | MeaningDrive motor lock: reported on Direct Drive platforms when the stator draws lock current.Service call likely | First checkCheck the rotor bolt torque and look for rotor-magnet debris on the stator windings. | · |
| FEWM | MeaningOverfill error: water rose past the safe level, so the machine cut the fill and drained.Service call likely | First checkA valve stuck open. Close the taps: if water keeps entering, replace the inlet valve. | · |
| PEWM | MeaningPressure-sensor error: the water-level sensor reads outside its valid range.Service call likely | First checkThe clear pressure hose from tub to sensor: blocked with detergent sludge, split, or blown off. | · |
| tEWM | MeaningThermistor error: the water temperature sensor is open or shorted.Service call likely | First checkSensor connector at the heater block, usually low on the tub behind the rear panel. | · |
| HEWM | MeaningHeater error: the wash water did not warm at the expected rate.Service call likely | First checkHeater element resistance (expect roughly 20–30 Ω cold) and its earth connection. | · |
| CEWM | MeaningCurrent error: the motor drew overcurrent and the inverter shut it down.Service call likely | First checkOverloading is the common cause. Halve the load and retry before suspecting the board. | · |
| PFWM | MeaningPower failure: mains was interrupted mid-cycle. The machine resumes where it stopped.Informational | First checkPress Start to continue. Repeat occurrences point at the outlet, not the machine. | · |
| AEWM | MeaningAuto-off / leak error: the base tray float has detected water under the machine.Service call likely | First checkTip the machine back onto a towel: a wet base tray confirms the leak before you chase it. | · |
| SEWM | MeaningStator / Hall-sensor error: rotor position feedback is missing.Service call likely | First checkThe three-wire Hall connector on the stator; corrosion here is common in humid rooms. | · |
| E6WM | MeaningClutch error on top-load platforms: the drive cannot engage or disengage the basket.Service call likely | First checkRotate the agitator by hand; free spin in both directions means a failed clutch assembly. | · |
| CLWM | MeaningChild lock is active, not a fault. The panel ignores every button except power.Informational | First checkHold the two buttons marked with the padlock icon for three seconds to clear it. | · |
| tCLWM | MeaningTub Clean reminder: a maintenance prompt after roughly 30 cycles, not a fault.Informational | First checkRun the Tub Clean cycle empty, then leave the door ajar to dry the seal. | · |
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