LG Dishwasher Error Codes Explained
Complete Troubleshooting Guide
12 saal se LG dishwasher fix kar raha hun. Har error code, har possible cause, har step — sab kuch ek jagah. Real repair experience se likha gaya, koi copy paste nahi.
- Introduction — Pehle Ye Padhein
- AE / E1 — Leak Error (Paani Neeche Gaya)
- IE — Water Inlet Error (Paani Nahi Aa Raha)
- OE — Drain Error (Paani Nahi Nikal Raha)
- FE — Fill / Overflow Error
- HE — Heater Error
- LE — Motor Error
- CE — Current Error
- TE — Temperature Sensor Error
- bE — Detergent / Level Error
- nE — Vario Motor Error
- PF — Power Failure
- Other Info Codes (CL, CR, 2H, etc.)
- Maintenance Tips
- FAQ Section
- Related Guides
LG Dishwasher Error Code Dekh Ke Ghabrana Mat — Pehle Ye Samjho
Bahut log mujhe panic mein call karte hain jab unka dishwasher display pe kuch strange letters show kare. Meri pehli baat hoti hai — ghabrana mat, yeh actually acha sign hai. LG machine tumhe bata raha hai ke problem kahan hai. Iske andar sensors hain, kuch galat hone pe code display hota hai.
Main 12 saal se LG dishwashers fix kar raha hun. Mera experience yeh hai ke 80% time, error code bilkul sahi jagah point kar raha hota hai. Toh agar tum samjho ke har code ka matlab kya hai, tum khud $150–300 ka service call bacha sakte ho. Bohot saari errors ghar pe hi fix ho jaati hain.
Ek important cheez — koi bhi error dekho, sabse pehle basic power reset try karo. Circuit breaker off karo, poore 10 minute wait karo, wapas on karo. Tum hairaan hoge ke aksar yeh simple step hi error clear kar deta hai. Agar reset ke baad error wapas aaye, tab proper troubleshooting karo.
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Leak Error — Base Mein Paani Pahunch Gaya
⚠️ Severity: HIGH — Machine abhi band karo
Yeh shayad sabse scary error hai. AE ya E1 matlab machine ke bilkul neeche, base pan mein paani pahunch gaya. LG ne wahan ek float switch lagaya hai — jab paani us tak pahunche, machine automatically band ho jaati hai taaki floor flood na ho.
Main aksar dekhta hun ke customer dishwasher kholte hain, andar sab normal lagta hai, floor pe koi paani nahi — lekin base pan mein already aadha liter paani jam gaya hota hai weeks se slow leak ki wajah se. Float switch trigger hota hai aur machine refuse karti hai chalane se.
😟 Possible Causes
- Door seal/gasket crack ya ghis gaya
- Wash arm crack se galat direction mein spray
- Inlet hose connection loose ya damaged
- Door properly seal nahi ho raha
- Wrong detergent se excess foam
- Drain hose connection leak kar raha
- Internal hose clamp loose (purani machines)
- Tub crack (rare but hota hai)
✅ Pehle Yeh Karo
- Machine abhi plug se nikaalo
- Neeche ka toe kick panel hatao
- Base se paani towel se soak karo
- Door gasket check karo cracks ke liye
- Peeche hose connections check karo
- 24–48 ghante dry hone do
- Reset karke short cycle try karo
- Dekho paani wapas kahan se aata hai
🔧 AE / E1 Error Fix — Step by Step
- Bijli bilkul band karo — Wall se plug nikalo ya circuit breaker flip karo. Sirf power button press karna kaafi nahi.
- Toe kick panel hatao — Bottom front pe chhota panel hota hai, usually 2 screws se laga. Nikalo aur base area dekho.
- Saara paani soak karo — Purane towels ya sponge se base pan ka har drop nikalo. Yeh paani hi float switch trigger karta hai.
- Leak ka source dhoondho — Flashlight se base area mein dekho. Door gasket, hose connections, tub ka bottom — wet marks batayenge paani kahan se aa raha tha.
- Door gasket check karo — Door band karo aur poori seal inspect karo. Koi bhi crack, gap ya hard/brittle area dikhe — gasket replace karna hoga. $20–35 ka part hai.
- Detergent check karo — Agar haath dhone wala liquid ya regular dish soap use ho raha tha, massive foam overflow hota hai jo door se base pan mein jaata hai. Sirf automatic dishwasher detergent use karo.
- 24–48 ghante dry karo — Float switch area 100% dry hona chahiye. Fan se dry karna speed up karta hai.
- Test run karo — Power restore karke short rinse cycle chalao aur bahar se carefully watch karo koi dripping to nahi.
- Float switch multimeter se check karo — float neeche ho to continuity, upar ho to open circuit
- Door gasket compression test — door band karo aur paper slide karo edge se, agar paper nikal aaye — seal kharab hai
- Spray arm cracks ke liye — light mein pakad ke poora arm finger se check karo
- Base cover nikaal ke saari rubber hose connections inspect karo micro-cracks ke liye
- Sump to tub seal deterioration check karo
Water Inlet Error — Paani Nahi Aa Raha
⚠️ Severity: MEDIUM — Machine fill nahi ho pa rahi
IE matlab dishwasher ne 10 minute tak paani fill karne ki koshish ki lekin required level tak pahuncha hi nahi. Machine ne give up kar diya aur yeh code show kiya. Yeh sabse common codes mein se ek hai especially naye install units mein ya purani plumbing wale ghar mein.
Mera experience hai ke aksar simple cheez hoti hai jo owner khud check kar sakta hai. Water supply valve ka poora open na hona — number one reason. Doosra sabse common — machine ke peeche kinked water hose. Teesra — ghar mein low water pressure.
😟 Possible Causes
- Supply valve band ya adha hi khula
- Water inlet hose mein kink ya bend
- Low water pressure (min 20 PSI chahiye)
- Drain hose too low — paani siphon ho raha
- Flood-safe hose flow rok rahi hai
- Frozen water line (thand mein)
- Inlet screen/filter blocked
- Faulty inlet solenoid valve
- Machine level nahi hai
✅ Quick Checks
- Sink ke neeche supply valve fully kholo
- Machine thoda bahar khincho, hose kink check karo
- Ghar ka water pressure check karo
- Drain hose high loop verify karo
- Flood-safe hose ho to hatao
- Thand mein frozen pipes check karo
- Inlet screen clean karo
- Machine level karo
🔧 IE Error Fix — Step by Step
- Water supply valve check karo pehle — Sink ke neeche jao, dishwasher ka supply valve dhoondho. Fully counter-clockwise turn karo. Aksar log under-sink kaam karte waqt accidentally band kar dete hain.
- Hose kink check karo — Machine ko 6 inch bahar khincho. Water supply hose dekho especially connection points ke paas. Koi bhi bend ya kink paani seriously restrict karta hai. Copper lines permanently kink ho jaati hain — agar kinked hai to replace karna hoga.
- Drain hose ki height check karo — Yeh bohot log miss karte hain. LG require karta hai drain hose outlet minimum 10 inch, ideally 12 inch, dishwasher ke floor ke upar ho. Agar drain hose bahut neeche hang kar raha hai, paani bahar siphon hota hai jitni tezi se fill hota hai — machine sochti hai fill nahi ho raha. High loop banao drain hose mein aur counter ke neeche secure karo.
- Flood Safe hose check karo — Kuch ghar mein dishwasher supply pe flood-safe hoses ya check valves hote hain. Ye devices activate ho ke paani rok sakti hain. LG actually recommend karta hai in ko hata ke standard hose use karo. Temporarily hata ke test karo.
- Inlet valve screen clean karo — Peeche jahan water supply connect hoti hai, inlet valve port ke andar ek chhotaa mesh screen hota hai. Yeh mineral deposits se block ho jaata hai. Hose disconnect karo, needle nose pliers se screen gently nikalo, rinse karo, wapas lagao.
- Leveling check karo — Agar machine ek taraf zyada jhuki hai, water level sensor (float assembly) paani level sahi nahi read karta. Spirit level use karo machine ke upar. Front legs wrench se adjust karo jab tak bilkul level na ho.
- Inlet solenoid valve multimeter se test karo — 500–1500 ohms resistance expected (model spec check karo)
- Solenoid pe direct 120V apply karo confirm karne ke liye ke yeh open hoti hai
- Control board output signal check karo valve tak pahuncha ya nahi
- Wiring harness inspect karo control board se valve tak damage ya loose connector ke liye
- Inlet valve ke andar flow sensor/turbine freely spin ho raha hai ya nahi check karo
Drain Error — Paani Nahi Nikal Raha
⚠️ Severity: HIGH — Machine mein paani ruka hua hai
OE probably sabse number one common error code hai jo mujhe LG dishwashers mein milta hai. Machine ne poora cycle chala liya lekin paani abhi bhi bottom mein khada hai, aur display OE show kar raha hai. Iska matlab dishwasher ne drain karne ki koshish ki lekin nakami hui.
Achi khabar — zyada tar OE errors mein simple cause hoti hai jo owner khud fix kar sakta hai. Main kehta hun 70% time ya to blocked drain filter ya kinked drain hose hota hai.
😟 Possible Causes
- Clogged/dirty drain filter (sabse common!)
- Blocked ya kinked drain hose
- Garbage disposal knockout plug nahi hataya
- Garbage disposal inlet blocked
- Floor drain slow ya blocked
- Drain hose floor drain se connected (galat)
- Faulty drain pump motor
- Pump impeller mein debris
- Control board drain pump activate nahi kar raha
✅ Ghar Pe Fix Karo
- Filter pehle clean karo — bilkul pehle!
- Drain hose kinks ke liye check karo
- Garbage disposal connection check karo
- Wash se pehle garbage disposal chalao
- Floor drain use nahi ho raha check karo
- Khada paani manually nikaalo
- Power reset aur retest
🔧 OE Error Ghar Pe Fix Karo
- Filter clean karo — yeh pehle karo — Dishwasher tub ke bottom mein filter assembly hoti hai. LG mein usually twist karke upar uthao. Zyada tar log kabhi yeh filter clean nahi karte aur yeh mahino mein food particles aur grease se jam jaata hai. Garam paani ke neeche rinse karo, purana toothbrush use karo mesh scrub karne ke liye. Yeh akela step 40% OE errors fix kar deta hai.
- Drain hose check karo — Machine bahar khincho aur drain hose trace karo back of dishwasher se sink drain ya garbage disposal tak. Koi bhi kink, sharp bend, ya blockage dekho. Hose bahut lamba bhi nahi hona chahiye — zyada length siphoning ya blockage cause kar sakti hai.
- Garbage disposal check karo — Agar dishwasher drain garbage disposal se connect hai, do cheezein check karo. Pehla — agar disposal recently replace ya naya install kiya gaya, dishwasher drain port ke andar ka knockout plug remove nahi kiya gaya hoga. Hammer aur screwdriver se knock out karo. Doosra — dishwasher start karne se pehle garbage disposal chalao food buildup clear karne ke liye.
- Khada paani manually nikalo — Cup ya turkey baster se zyada paani nikalo, phir towel se soak karo. Isse filter area better dikh sakta hai aur drain test ke liye tayaar ho jao.
- Forced drain test — Filter clean karke aur hose check karke, machine on karo aur start/pause press karo. Zyada tar LG models pehle short drain attempt karte hain. Drain pump ki awaaz suno. Agar pump chal raha hai (humming sound) lekin paani nahi ja raha — hose ya disposal mein blockage hai. Agar pump bilkul silent hai — pump itself fail ho sakta hai.
- Drain pump nikalo aur impeller check karo — tooti fins ya wrapped debris (baal, dhaga) ke liye
- Drain pump motor winding resistance test karo — service manual ke spec se compare karo
- Pump pe direct voltage apply karo confirm karne ke liye ke chalta hai
- Model ke hisab se drain solenoid check karo agar hai
- Sump se hose exit tak drain path inspect karo restriction ke liye
- Control board output signal to drain pump test karo
Fill Error — Zyada Paani Aa Gaya
⚠️ Severity: MEDIUM-HIGH — Inlet valve stuck open ho sakta hai
FE error IE ka ulta hai — machine detect kar rahi hai ke bahut zyada paani aa raha hai. Jab yeh hota hai, LG automatically drain pump activate karta hai extra paani nikaalne ke liye. Machine apne aap floor flooding se bachane ki koshish kar rahi hai.
Yeh error usually matlab hai inlet valve theek se band nahi ho raha — paani tab bhi aa raha hai jab band hona chahiye. Kabhi kabhi yeh power surge ke baad hota hai, kabhi inlet valve ka diaphragm ghis ke stuck open position mein aa jaata hai.
😟 Possible Causes
- Water inlet valve stuck open
- Inlet valve diaphragm mein debris
- Water pressure bahut zyada (120 PSI se upar)
- Control board valve close signal nahi de raha
- Water level sensor faulty
✅ Home Fix Steps
- Power reset — circuit breaker 10 min band
- Water pressure check karo bahut zyada to nahi
- Inlet valve filter screen clean karo
- Machine band ho tab bhi paani fill ho raha — valve stuck hai
🔧 FE Error Diagnose aur Fix Karo
- Power reset pehle — Circuit breaker off, 10 minute wait, wapas on. Kabhi kabhi sensor glitch se FE trigger hota hai aur reset se clear ho jaata hai.
- Machine band hone pe paani fill check karo — Yeh key test hai. Machine completely OFF karo (not just standby), door band karo, 5 minute wait karo. Phir door kholke bottom check karo. Agar koi bhi paani hai — inlet valve definitely stuck open ya leak kar raha hai. Machine band hone pe andar koi paani kabhi nahi aana chahiye.
- Water pressure check karo — Agar ghar mein pressure 120 PSI se upar hai, yeh valve ko properly band hone se rok sakta hai. Water pressure regulator ki zaroorat ho sakti hai.
- FE baar baar aaye — Inlet valve likely replace karna hoga. Zyada tar LG models mein yeh peeche se kaam hai. Part ka kharcha $35–60 hota hai depending on model.
- Inlet valve de-energized hone pe paani flow check karo — zero flow hona chahiye
- Water level sensor resistance check karo known water levels pe
- Control board relay inspect karo jo inlet valve control karta hai
- Actual water pressure measure karo dishwasher supply pe — ideally 40–80 PSI
Heater Error — Paani Garam Nahi Ho Raha
⚠️ Severity: MEDIUM — Wash performance affect hoti hai
HE error tab show hota hai jab dishwasher ko paani garam karne mein masla ho. Do tarike se yeh trigger hota hai — ya to paani required temperature tak nahi pahuncha wash cycle mein, ya paani 149°F (65°C) se zyada garam ho gaya jo safety limit hai.
Bartan abhi bhi greasy aa rahe hain ya khane ke nishan hain? Yeh aksar HE error history se connected hota hai. Garam paani theek se saaf karne ke liye aur drying performance ke liye zaroori hai.
😟 Possible Causes
- Heating element burned out ya open circuit
- Thermistor (temperature sensor) faulty
- Control board heater relay activate nahi kar raha
- Hard water area mein limescale coating
- Paani bahut thanda aa raha hai (65°F se kam)
- Heater relay on control board fail
✅ Home Checks
- Power reset aur retest
- Cycle se pehle sink ka hot water chalao
- Supply paani ka temperature check karo
- Hard water area mein descale karo
- Element visually inspect karo agar accessible
- Heating element resistance test karo — typical 15–30 ohms depending on model
- Room temperature pe thermistor resistance check karo — typical 10k–50k ohms
- Heater cycle ke dauran control board pe heater relay output verify karo
- Heater wiring harness mein continuity check karo
- Element pe physical damage, burn marks, ya limescale buildup inspect karo
Motor Error — Wash Pump Masla
⚠️ Severity: HIGH — Machine wash nahi kar sakti
LE error motor ka masla hai. Main wash pump motor ya to bahut zyada current le raha hai, spin nahi kar raha, ya koi electrical fault hai. Working wash motor ke bina machine obviously bartan nahi dho sakti — paani sirf wahan baithta hai circulation ke bina.
Kabhi kabhi LE error tab dekhta hun jab machine kaafi time se use nahi hui, especially vacation home ya storage mein. Motor shaft long time baithne se seized ho jaata hai. Chhota broken glass piece ya hard debris impeller jam karne se bhi LE error achanak aa sakta hai saalon ke problem-free operation ke baad.
😟 Possible Causes
- Foreign object pump impeller jam kar raha
- Motor winding burnt ya shorted
- Motor shaft non-use se seized
- Motor tak wiring harness damaged
- Capacitor fail (single-phase motors)
- Control board correct signal nahi de raha
- Motor hall sensor failure (newer models)
✅ Pehle Yeh Try Karo
- Full power reset (breaker 10+ minute off)
- Filter aur sump area debris ke liye check karo
- Pump area mein koi visible obstruction hatao
- Motor start karne ki koshish ki awaaz suno vs complete silence
- Idle machine mein short cycle try karo
🔧 LE Error Troubleshooting Steps
- Circuit breaker reset — sahi tarike se — Circuit breaker bilkul band karo, sirf machine ka power button nahi. Poore 10–15 minute wait karo. Wapas on karo. Motor ka thermal protection reset hone mein time lagtaa hai overheating ke baad.
- Pump mein debris check karo — Machine unplug karke, lower dish rack aur filter assembly hatao. Flashlight se filter ke neeche sump area mein dekho. Kabhi kabhi bone fragment, broken glass, ya hard object impeller ke upar baitha dikh jaata hai. Carefully tweezers ya needle-nose pliers se hatao.
- Dobara chalane ki koshish karo — Reset aur debris check ke baad, cycle start karo aur pehle 30 second bahut dhyan se suno. Agar motor start hone ki koshish karta hai phir immediately ruk jaata hai — likely mechanical jam. Agar motor se bilkul awaaz nahi — likely electrical failure.
- Long-idle machines ke liye — Cycle start karo, agar motor sirf hum kare lekin spin na kare, sump access area se motor start hone ki koshish ke waqt gently impeller spin karne ki koshish karo. Seized motor ko kabhi kabhi thodi madad chahiye hoti hai. Yeh 30% time kaam karta hai.
- Motor winding resistance test karo — three-phase motors pe saari teen windings check karo
- Motor run capacitor capacitance meter se check karo (jahan applicable)
- Motor operation attempt ke dauran hall sensor signal output verify karo
- Variable speed motor ho to control board inverter output test karo
- Manual spin test — power disconnect ke saath impeller haath se freely spin hona chahiye
Current Error — Motor Circuit Electrical Fault
⚠️ Severity: HIGH — Electrical masla hai motor circuit mein
CE LE jaisa hi hai — dono motor se related hain. CE specifically current error indicate karta hai, matlab motor circuit mein electrical current expected range se bahar hai. Yeh overcurrent (motor bahut zyada le raha) ya undercurrent (open circuit, broken wire) ho sakta hai.
Kuch LG models pe CE aur LE ek saath ya alternately appear hote hain. Practically jab main CE dekhta hun, LE jaisa hi troubleshoot karta hun. Power reset aksar CE clear kar deta hai jab temporary electrical spike ya surge se cause hua ho.
🔧 CE Error Fix Steps
- Power reset — circuit breaker off, 10 minute, wapas on. Hamesha pehla step yahi hai.
- Power supply quality check karo — Agar usi waqt ghar ke doosre appliances bhi issue face kar rahe hain, ghar mein power quality masla ho sakta hai. LG dishwasher dedicated 120V, 60Hz, minimum 15 amp circuit pe chahiye. Microwave ya refrigerator ke saath circuit share karna voltage fluctuation cause kar sakta hai jo CE trigger karta hai.
- Extension cord check karo — LG specifically kehta hai extension cord use mat karo. Agar machine extension cord pe chal rahi hai, load ke waqt voltage drop ho sakta hai aur CE trigger ho sakta hai. Direct wall outlet pe plug karo sirf.
- CE persist kare to — LE ki tarah same resolution path. Ya motor wiring, motor itself, ya control board ka professional testing chahiye.
- Control board aur motor ke beech wiring harness check karo damaged insulation ke liye
- Control board motor driver circuit pe moisture damage check karo
- Load ke waqt machine pe supply voltage verify karo — 108V se upar rehna chahiye
- Motor connector pins corrosion ya push-out ke liye check karo
- Motor tests theek nikle lekin CE persist kare — control board replace karo
Thermistor / Temperature Sensor Error
⚠️ Severity: MEDIUM — Temperature reading fault
TE error thermistor ka masla indicate karta hai — yeh temperature sensor hai dishwasher ke andar. Jab thermistor paani temperature 194°F (90°C) se upar detect kare, machine safety ke liye ruk jaati hai. Ya agar thermistor khud faulty ho aur impossible readings bheje, machine TE show karti hai kyunki temperature reading trust nahi kar sakti.
TE, HE se alag hai. HE heater element ka issue hai. TE us sensor ke baare mein hai jo temperature measure karta hai. Agar sensor toota, machine nahi jaanti kab heating band kare — potentially dangerous, toh machine completely ruk jaati hai.
😟 Possible Causes
- Thermistor (NTC sensor) fail ya open circuit
- Thermistor connector corroded ya loose
- Genuinely bahut zyada garam paani (external cause)
- Thermistor wiring damaged
- Control board thermistor input circuit fail
✅ Home Fix Steps
- Power reset hamesha pehle
- Incoming hot water bahut zyada garam to nahi
- Reset pe clear ho — heat-related temporary issue
- Persist kare — technician required
- Room temperature pe thermistor resistance test karo aur model chart se compare karo
- Typical NTC thermistor: ~10,000 ohms at 25°C, temperature badhne pe decrease hota hai
- Thermistor pe connector check karo green corrosion ke liye
- LG ThinQ app se live temperature reading monitor karo agar model supported hai
- Thermistor replace karo agar reading spec se bahar — usually $15–30 ka part
Detergent / Balance Error — Ghar Pe Fix Hota Hai
✅ Severity: LOW-MEDIUM — Aksar ghar pe fix
bE error confusing lag sakta hai kyunki iska matlab actually do alag cheezein ho sakti hain. Sabse common hai wrong detergent se excess foam/suds. Lekin yeh tab bhi show hota hai agar machine seriously level se bahar ho. Dono problems sensors ko abnormal conditions read karaate hain aur machine bE se ruk jaati hai.
Yeh ek error code hai jo almost hamesha ghar pe bina kisi part ke fix hota hai. Main estimate karta hun 95% bE errors jo main dekhta hun, main 15 minute mein fix kar deta hun sirf detergent aur leveling check karke.
🔧 bE Error Clear Karo
- Detergent identify karo — Detergent dispenser kholke dekho kya hai andar. Hand washing liquid, multi-purpose cleaner, ya regular dish soap kabhi dishwasher mein nahi jaana chahiye. Sirf proper automatic dishwasher detergent use karo (powder, tablet/pod, ya gel jo specifically dishwashers ke liye bana ho).
- Suds ho to hatao — Agar machine kholne pe bahut foam/suds dikh rahe hain, ise clear karna hoga. Chhote bowl mein thoda whole milk daalo (4–7 ounces). Top rack pe rakho. AUTO cycle chalao. Milk ki fat suds ko collapse karne mein madad karti hai. Ajeeb trick lagti hai lekin sach mein kaam karti hai — main khud yeh use karta hun.
- Leveling check karo — Machine ke upar bubble level rakho, side-to-side aur front-to-back dono check karo. Machine bilkul level honi chahiye ya door ki taraf thodi jhukni chahiye (front slightly lower than back, 1–2mm se zyada nahi). Front legs wrench se adjust karo — usually toe kick panel ke peeche accessible.
- Reset aur test — Suds clear aur level confirm karke, power reset karo aur correct amount ke proper dishwasher detergent se short normal cycle chalao.
Vario Motor / Diverter Valve Error
⚠️ Severity: MEDIUM — Spray pattern control issue
nE error LG ke "vario motor" se related hai — yeh chhota motor hai jo diverter valve control karta hai, jo upper aur lower spray arms ke beech paani flow switch karta hai. Jab nE appear kare, main wash motor usually kaam kar raha hota hai, lekin zone switching function fail ho rahi hai. Uneven cleaning notice ho sakti hai — top rack theek nahi lekin bottom rack acha, ya ulta.
😟 Possible Causes
- Vario motor winding fail
- Diverter valve mechanically stuck
- Vario motor tak wiring damaged
- Control board signal nahi de raha
- Diverter valve mein chhota debris
✅ Home Fix
- Power reset hamesha pehla step
- Spray arms blockage ke liye check karo
- Saari spray arm nozzles clean karo
- Reset help na kare — technician
- Vario motor locate karo (typically sump assembly pe)
- Motor coil resistance test karo aur spec se compare karo
- Diverter valve manually operate karo binding check karne ke liye
- Connector aur wiring damage ke liye check karo
- Control board output signal to vario motor test karo correct cycle point pe
- Replacement motor typically $45–90 depending on model
Power Failure — Bijli Interrupted Hui
✅ Severity: LOW — Hardware failure usually nahi
PF code zyada tar traditional sense mein error nahi hai. Iska matlab power cycle ke dauran interrupt hua — ya bijli gayi, circuit breaker trip hua, ya kisi ne machine mid-cycle unplug ki. Machine sirf inform kar raha hai ke cycle normally complete nahi hua.
Zyada tar PF mein bas koi button press karo acknowledge karne ke liye, phir cycle restart karo. Lekin agar PF repeatedly aa raha hai jab area mein koi bijli katauti nahi ho rahi — circuit supply ka electrical issue suggest karta hai.
Other Display Codes — Ye Error Nahi Hain
LG dishwasher kuch aur codes bhi show karta hai jo error lagti hain lekin actually sirf information hain. Quick reference:
Child Lock — Error Nahi Hai
Control Lock feature active hai
CL bilkul error nahi! Iska matlab Child Lock ya Control Lock feature on ho gaya hai. Jab CL active hota hai, saare buttons disable ho jaate hain except power button aur door. Machine koi button press pe respond nahi karti jisse log sochte hain machine kharab ho gayi.
🔧 CL (Child Lock) Kaise Band Karo
- Dishwasher door kholkar POWER button press karo
- Standard models pe: RINSE + SPRAY buttons ek saath 3 second hold karo
- Kuch newer models pe: cycle chalte waqt DUAL ZONE 3 second hold karo
- CL indicator display se gaayab ho jaayega
- Model specific instructions ke liye owner manual check karo
Continuous Run — Test Mode
Machine service test mode mein hai
CR matlab machine test mode mein aa gayi — yeh mode installers aur service technicians ke liye hai saare components test karne ke liye. Activate hota hai 3 specific buttons ek saath press aur hold karke. Agar CR dikh raha hai, shayad kisi ne accidentally wrong button combination press kar diya.
🔧 CR Test Mode Se Kaise Nikalein
- POWER button press karo machine OFF karne ke liye
- 1–2 minute wait karo
- POWER button press karo wapas ON karne ke liye
- Agar CR wapas aaye — wall se 5 minute ke liye unplug karo
Estimated Time — 2 Ghante Se Kam Bacha Hai
Sirf cycle countdown — error nahi
2H sirf iska matlab hai ke remaining cycle time 2 ghante se kam hai. Jab countdown 99 minute se kam ho, display 2H se actual minutes pe switch ho jaata hai. Machine mein kuch bhi galat nahi hai.
↑ Wapas jaoDelay Start Active — Timer Set Hai
Error nahi — delayed start set hai
Two-digit number (01 se 24 tak) display pe matlab Delay Start set hai. Number batata hai kitne ghante mein cycle shuru hogi. Immediately start karna ho to CANCEL press karo — cycle drain hoke khatam hogi.
↑ Wapas jaoDownloaded Cycle Programs
ThinQ app se load kiye gaye special cycles
P1–P4 LG ThinQ app ke through download kiye gaye custom cycles hain. P1 = Pots & Pans, P2 = Casseroles, P3 = Glassware, P4 = Night Care. Agar khud download nahi kiye, check karo ghar mein koi aur ThinQ app use to nahi kar raha.
↑ Wapas jaoCancel / Drain Ho Raha Hai
Machine CANCEL ke baad drain kar rahi hai
Teen dashes matlab CANCEL activate hua aur machine bacha hua paani drain kar rahi hai. Drain complete hone par dashes gaayab ho jaayenge. Normal operation hai — bas khatam hone ka wait karo.
↑ Wapas jaoRinse Aid Level Setting
Dispenser adjustment mode active hai
L0 se L4 tak rinse aid dispenser level setting show karta hai. L0 = off, L4 = maximum. Factory default L2 hai. Bartan pe water spots ho to L3 ya L4 try karo. Adjust karne ke liye: Dual Zone + Power simultaneously press karo setting mode mein jaane ke liye, phir Delay Start se level change karo.
↑ Wapas jaoSimple Maintenance Jo Zyada Tar Error Codes Prevent Karti Hai
Apne repair experience mein main same customers ko baar baar same error codes ke liye call karte dekhta hun. Aur zyada tar time, simple regular maintenance problem prevent kar sakti thi. Yeh jo main har customer ko batata hun:
📅 Har Mahine Karo
- Filter assembly nikaal ke clean karo
- Door gasket damp cloth se saaf karo
- Spray arm nozzles blocked to nahi check karo
- Rinse aid dispenser refill karo
- Empty hot cycle dishwasher cleaner se chalao
📅 Har 6 Mahine Mein
- Spray arms deep clean karo (vinegar mein soak)
- Door hinges aur latch inspect karo
- Drain hose buildup ke liye check karo
- Hard water area mein descale karo
- Door gasket wear ke liye inspect karo
Frequently Asked Questions
LG dishwasher error codes ke baare mein customers ke common sawaal
WasherFixers.com Pe Aur Helpful Guides
— FAQ Schema (JSON-LD) — Apne Page <head> Mein Paste Karo —
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"text": "Turn off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher completely and wait a full 10 minutes. Then turn the breaker back on and press the power button. This hard reset clears most temporary error conditions."
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"name": "What does AE error mean on LG dishwasher?",
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"text": "AE or E1 is a leak detection error. Water has been detected in the base pan underneath the unit, triggering a float switch to shut down the machine. Common causes include damaged door gasket, loose hose connections, or wrong detergent causing foam overflow."
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"name": "Why does my LG dishwasher show IE error code?",
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"text": "IE means the dishwasher did not fill with enough water within 10 minutes. Check that the water supply valve is fully open, inspect the supply hose for kinks, ensure water pressure is 20-120 PSI, and verify the drain hose has a proper high loop installation."
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"text": "OE means the dishwasher is not draining. Start by removing and cleaning the filter assembly at the bottom of the tub. Then check the drain hose for kinks. If connected to a garbage disposal, ensure the knockout plug was removed and run the disposal before starting a cycle."
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"name": "What is bE error on LG dishwasher?",
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"text": "The bE error typically indicates wrong detergent causing excess suds, or the dishwasher is not properly leveled. Only use automatic dishwasher detergent. If suds are visible, pour milk in a bowl on the top rack and run the AUTO cycle to neutralize foam."
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"name": "What does LE error mean on LG dishwasher?",
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"text": "LE is a motor error indicating the wash pump motor has a problem. First perform a full circuit breaker reset for 10-15 minutes. Then check the sump area for debris jamming the pump impeller. If the error persists, the motor assembly likely requires professional replacement."
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"name": "Is CL an error on LG dishwashers?",
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"text": "No, CL is not an error. It means Child Lock is activated, disabling all buttons except power. To deactivate: open the door, press POWER, then press and hold RINSE and SPRAY buttons together for 3 seconds."
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