What is LG Dishwasher OE Error? – Troubleshooting Drain Issues
If you are using one of LG’s dishwashers, especially the latest models. There is a possibility that you experienced OE error during the operation of the dishwasher. The error appears on the small OLED screen, when trying to operate your dishwasher. If it happens to you, don’t get alarmed or call a technician right away. The error is very common in LG dishwashers and is not really a cause for an alarm.
LG has already provided some tips on troubleshooting, the OE error, which we think is very easy to follow, and you don’t need to be a rocket scientist just troubleshoot the issue.
What is LG Dishwasher OE Error
The OE error for LG dishwasher is all about drain error, yes, seems like it’s complicated at first with an unknown OE error. But it’s just clogged or faulty drain pump. According to LG, “OE Error” indicated that the washer is unable to drain the water during the wash cycle.
How to Fix the LG Dishwasher OE Error?
- Basic Clean up of the Clogged by Visual Inspection– Just simply check the drain/pipe/hose to see if it’s clogged by dirt or oil that get stuck in the drain pipe for a long time.
- Sometimes big chunk of food debris that has been forgotten to remove from the plate is usually the main culprit in making the drain hole get clogged.
- Execute a Normal Cycle or Heavy Duty without the need to put detergent as well as dishes
- Do the Force Drain option, see if there is an option for Cancel and Drain in your Dishwasher. Press by Holding the two buttons simultaneously, to activate. Options on your machine maybe “Delicate and Dual Control”, “Spray and Half Load” buttons.
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- Clean the Filter, To get make your machine perform in peak level, don’t forget to clean the filter
- Call a LG Service Technician, if everything fails, the drain pump maybe damage or the drain hose and needs replacement. Just call a service technician for your LG dishwasher. If its under warranty, it is much better as you might have it replace or service without the need to spend.
If you want to fix it by yourself, below are some popular videos on Youtube to help you in troubleshooting the OE error.
LG Dishwasher OE Error from LG USA Support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV5Pqa3M2ls
How To Diagnose a Bad LG Dishwasher Drain Pump OE ERROR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUi_2M9aJy8
LG Dishwasher Error Codes – OE