Quick diagnosis
What this code is telling you
Most likely trigger
Clogged drain pump filter screen
Recommended replacement
Drain Pump Filter & Motor Assembly
Diagnostic path
3 ordered checks
Part fit
Exact model number required
Safety first
Before opening the appliance
Unplug the appliance before removing panels or testing internal components. Do not bypass safety switches or live-test high-voltage, gas, refrigerant, or combustion components unless you are qualified to do so.
Read the full safety disclaimerRoot cause
Why the control reported this error
The washer sets this code when its control cannot confirm the expected wash-cycle condition. Start by ruling out clogged drain pump filter screen. kinked drain hose behind unit and defective drain pump motor can create the same feedback, so confirm the failure before replacing drain Pump Filter & Motor Assembly.
Symptoms
What you may notice
- ✓Standing water inside tub
- ✓OE code flashes with audible alarm
- ✓Washer stops prior to spin cycle
Possible causes
Check the most likely causes first
- 1
Clogged drain pump filter screen
Start here when it matches your symptoms.
- 2
Kinked drain hose behind unit
- 3
Defective drain pump motor
- 4
Faulty water level pressure sensor
Diagnostic sequence
Work through these checks in order
Stop when you find the fault. Do not perform a step that requires skills or live testing you are not qualified to do.
- 1
Check 1
Unclip small drain hose at front lower door panel, drain water into bucket, and unscrew filter plug to clean debris.
- 2
Check 2
Ensure drain hose height is correct and line is free of bends.
- 3
Check 3
Listen for drain pump motor sound; if motor hums without spinning or remains silent, replace pump assembly.
Replacement part reference
Drain Pump Filter & Motor Assembly
Exact OEM part number
Model number required
Fitment note
The exact OEM part number varies by model and production revision. Verify the complete model number before ordering.
Verify the appliance model before ordering.
Manufacturers can use different parts under the same error code across model families and production revisions.
Where do I find my model number? →FixCodeDB may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links.
Common questions
Quick answers for this fault
What should I check first for OE?
Start with clogged drain pump filter screen. If that checks out, continue through the diagnostic sequence above rather than replacing a part based on the code alone.
Does OE always mean Drain Pump Filter & Motor Assembly is bad?
No. An error code identifies the condition the control detected, not a guaranteed failed part. Confirm the likely causes and wiring first. The exact OEM part number varies by model and production revision. Verify the complete model number before ordering.
When should I stop troubleshooting OE myself?
Stop if the next step requires live electrical testing, sealed-system work, gas or combustion service, or any procedure outside your training. Unplug the appliance before removing panels or testing internal components. Do not bypass safety switches or live-test high-voltage, gas, refrigerant, or combustion components unless you are qualified to do so.
Was this useful?
Did these checks help with your LG OE error?
Keep diagnosing
Related LG guides
LG IE error triggers when water level fails to reach appropriate threshold within allowed fill time.
UE error indicates an imbalanced load. Lowercase 'uE' means machine is attempting auto-correction; uppercase 'UE' requires manual intervention.
AE or E1 means water has reached the dishwasher base area and activated the leak/float sensing system.
LG identifies bE as a bubble error, often caused by using hand dishwashing liquid or another detergent that creates excessive suds.
Different problem?
Search another code or symptom
Go back to the main diagnostic search and try the code, symptom, appliance, component, or brand.
Open diagnostic search →