They loaded the laundry, turned on the machine, and suddenly an OE error appeared on its screen. Of course, your assistant responded to the failure and stopped the washing process that you had previously launched. With such a malfunction, the drain does not work.
When the LG washing machine does not have a screen, then it will display its breakdown for you as follows:
- all indicator lamps responsible for the rinse process light up, and constantly light up or blink at a certain interval;
- the indicator lights responsible for the spinning process constantly light up or blink, depending on the number of drum rotations set by the manufacturer (800, 500 and without spin function).
What does the OE code mean?
Such a malfunction may occur as a result of the following reasons. The machine did not perform the spinning process and was not able to drain the water from the drum during washing or rinsing, during the time programmed in the device (the time for pumping water ranges from 5 to 8 minutes). The manifestation of the shown breakdowns could be caused by both minor faults, it can cope without the help of professionals in their field, which will not be difficult for you, or complex breakdowns, to repair it will only be necessary to call a specialist - a master in the repair of washing machines.
How to fix OE error without calling the wizard
- To get started, you need to check the hose designed for drainage (maybe it clogged or bent).
- At the point where the drain hose connects to the sewer network, check for leaks or depressurization or blockage.
- Some models have a special filter, which is located in a special small hatch, which is located on their front panel at the bottom. Unscrew the filter plug and clean it. Drain the accumulated water and eliminate debris, there may be coins, bones from a bra, etc.
- The most commonplace malfunction of electronics could also happen. To eliminate it, you need to disconnect the machine from the network for about a time of about 20 minutes, and after a period of disconnection, restart the wash.
If, after such simple procedures, she did not clear the error, then you need to call the wizard.
