LG dishwasher HE: what it means and what to try first · South Africa

LG dishwasher error HE. The water is not heating properly (heater or temperature sensor). Try one more cycle; if it returns, a technician is needed (do not open the machine).

Meaning

The water is not heating properly (heater or temperature sensor). Try one more cycle; if it returns, a technician is needed (do not open the machine).

Severity

Medium

Try first

1. Press the POWER button to turn the dishwasher off, then wait about 10 seconds.
2. Press POWER to switch it back on. Start one new cycle and see if HE comes back.

Call a pro if

• HE shows again after one new cycle. LG says the dishwasher then needs a repair service.
• The dishwasher keeps stopping mid-cycle, or the dishes come out cold, dirty or wet.
• You smell burning, see smoke, or the tub or door feels very hot. Switch it off and call.

Source

LG Dishwasher – Error Code List, LG Electronics

The repair: Dishwasher not heating repair

Prices for repairs in South Africa are in ZAR.

Other LG codes

• 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.
• LG OE The machine cannot drain its water.
• LG PE The water level (pressure) sensor is not reading correctly.
• LG tE1 A temperature sensor circuit in the dryer is reporting a fault.

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

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