LG washing machine dE: what it means and what to try first · Malaysia

Severity: Medium

LG washing machine error dE. The door is not closed or locked properly. Close the door firmly, make sure nothing is trapped in it, and restart; if it returns, call a technician.

Meaning

The door is not closed or locked properly. Close the door firmly, make sure nothing is trapped in it, and restart; if it returns, call a technician.

Severity

Medium

Try first

  1. Open the door. Move any laundry away from the door edge and the rubber seal, then close the door again.
  2. Switch the washer off. Press and hold START/PAUSE for 5 seconds, then switch it back on and try again.
  3. If the washer was unplugged or tripped off, plug it back in or switch the breaker back on, then try one cycle.

Call a pro if

  • The dE code comes back after you have re-closed the door and reset the washer once.
  • The door will not latch, or the door, hinge or latch looks bent or damaged.
  • Water leaks from the door or the washer when you run it.

Source

Front Load Washer - What are dE, dE1, and dE2 Error Codes?, LG Electronics USA

The repair: Washing machine door lock repair

Prices for repairs in Malaysia are in MYR.

Other LG codes

  • LG Er dS The defrost sensor is faulty, so the fridge may ice up and cool badly.
  • LG Er FF The freezer fan is not working properly, so cooling suffers.
  • LG HE The water is not heating properly (heater or temperature sensor).
  • LG IE The machine is not getting enough water.
  • LG LE The drum motor is not running correctly, which usually points to a motor or motor-drive fault, often triggered by an overloaded drum.

Brands in our catalog for washing machine: AEG, Bosch, Electrolux, LG, Miele, Samsung, Siemens, Whirlpool. The same code on another brand is not in the catalog yet, and we do not guess what it means.

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