What this code usually means
LG identifies OE as a drainage problem commonly associated with a kinked drain hose or a clogged drain-pump filter.
BrandLG
ApplianceWashing machine
ConfidenceManufacturer sourced
Safe checks, in order
- 1Unplug the washer before opening any access panel.
- 2Check that the drain hose is not kinked, pinched, frozen or installed too high.
- 3If the model has a user-accessible pump filter, drain the machine safely and clean the filter according to the owner manual.
Common symptoms
- Water remains in the drum
- Cycle stops before or during spin
- Drain pump may run or hum
Possible causes
- Kinked or compressed drain hose
- Clogged drain-pump filter
- Frozen or obstructed drain path
Stop and get qualified help when
- There is leaking water near electrical parts
- The breaker trips or wiring smells hot
- The pump filter or hose is inaccessible without disassembly