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LG Dishwasher Error Codes

8 error codes with causes and step-by-step fixes

Code	Meaning	Severity	DIY	Est. Cost
AE	Leakage detected — water found in base tray	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$100
OE	Drain error — dishwasher not draining	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$100
IE	Water inlet error — not filling with water	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$70
FE	Water overflow — overfill protection triggered	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$35–$80
HE	Heater failure — water not heating	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$15–$95
tE	Temperature sensor failure	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$15–$40
LE	Leakage detected — flood protection activated	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$100
CE	Motor/pump over-current error	⚠ High Severity	hard	$0–$240

⚠️ Serious Errors — Act Quickly

Leakage detected — water found in base tray

The anti-flood device has detected water in the base tray of the dishwasher. Thi…

Drain error — dishwasher not draining

The LG dishwasher cannot drain water within the expected time. Water is pooling …

Water overflow — overfill protection triggered

The dishwasher has detected that the water level is above the maximum safe fill …

Heater failure — water not heating

The dishwasher heating element is not functioning.…

Leakage detected — flood protection activated

Water has been detected in the base tray of the LG dishwasher. The unit drains a…

Motor/pump over-current error

The circulation pump motor is drawing excessive current.…