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[LG front load washing machine error codes] An FE error is displayed and the washing machine does not operate.

Troubleshooting

As an Over Flow error, the FE error code is displayed when the amount of water in the tub is more than required for the load.
If the drain pump filter is clogged, water will not drain smoothly.
If the filter is not cleaned periodically, laundry waste will accumulate in the filter.


The FE code appears in the display window

Try this

As front load washing machines use lower quantities of water than top load machines, the corresponding recommended amount of detergent should be added.
With liquid detergents or eco-friendly detergents, more bubbles are created during washing and rinsing in comparison to specific powdered detergents for front load washing machines.
Use a specialized specific detergent for front load washing machines.

Warning!

When cleaning the drain filter, a lot of water may spill onto the floor.

If it is okay to spill water onto the floor

1. When you open the cover at the bottom left front, you will see a large cap and the residual water hose.
(For some models, the service cover is located on the right.)

2. Turn the large cap to the left to remove it, and then remove any residual water and foreign objects.
You do not need to touch the residual water hose.

3. Clean and reassemble the filter.

If water should not flow onto the floor

1. When you open the cover at the bottom left front, you will see a large cap and the residual water hose.
(For some models, the service cover is located on the right.)

2. Prepare a mop or washbowl to keep the floor as dry as possible.

3. Hold the residual water hose and pull it forward to open the cap.
Allow any residual water to flow into the washbowl.

Warning!

With the cap open, hold the hose so as not to drop it.

4. When no more water comes out, close the cap and insert it back into its original position.

5. Turn the cap next to it to the left to disassemble it, and then clean it.
After cleaning, reassemble it.

How to clean the drain filter
① Open the cover using a coin or your finger nail.
② Remove the hose cap and drain any water.
③ Turn the filter cap counterclockwise to separate it.
④ Remove any foreign objects and clean the filter in running water.
⑤ Reassemble the filter and close the cap.

Open the filter cover, remove residual water, and remove the filter to clean it

Is the washing machine frozen during winter and an FE error displayed?

➔ Thaw any ice inside the washing machine to remove it.

If cold weather continues, the water supply hose or the drain hose where water flows inside the washing machine may be frozen.
After thawing any ice that is inside the tub, drain hose, water supply hose and faucet, check if the washing machine operates.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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