| Error Code | Appliance | Meaning | Safe first steps | Technician required | Related help |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rS | Refrigerator | Refrigerator sensor short / disconnection. | No official owner troubleshooting steps published by LG. | Yes — service required. | |
| rT | Refrigerator | Room-temperature sensor short / open. | No official owner troubleshooting steps published by LG. | Yes — service required. | |
| 33 | Refrigerator | Compressor-relay problem. | No official owner troubleshooting steps published by LG. | Yes — service required. | |
| tE | Front Load Washer | Heating / thermistor error. | Unplug for 10 seconds, reconnect, drain if needed, and restart the cycle. | Yes — if the code persists. | |
| dHE | Front Load Washer | Dry-function error on combo / drying-capable model. | Power down, unplug for 10 seconds, restore power, and restart the cycle. | Yes — if the code persists. | |
| tE | Top Load Washer | Temperature-sensor error. | If hot water was poured into the tub, unplug and allow the water to cool before retrying. | Yes — if the issue persists. | |
| vS / u5 / uS | Top Load Washer | Vibration-sensor contact problem or sensor malfunction. | Press Start/Pause, then power the washer off and restart it. | Yes — if the error returns. | |
| LE2 / AE / CE1 | Dryer | Compressor problem on heat-pump dryer. | Unplug for 1 minute, reconnect, and retry. | Yes — if the issue persists. | |
| FO | Dryer | Lint filter not inserted properly. | Remove and reinsert the lint filter correctly. | Yes — if the error continues. | |
| tE2 | Dryer | Thermistor fault, often triggered during steam cycles in cold conditions. | Run SteamFresh with MORE TIME set to big, then retest. | Yes — if the code occurs again. | |
| LE / CE | Dishwasher | Motor error; possible motor or wiring-harness issue. | Power the unit off, turn the breaker off for 10 seconds, restore power, and retry a cycle. | Yes — if the code persists. | |
| tE | Dishwasher | Thermal / thermistor error; water temperature too high or thermistor problem. | Restart the dishwasher after a full power reset. | Yes — if the code persists. | |
| F52 | Ranges and Cooktops | Griddle sensor short detected. | Power-cycle the breaker for 30 seconds, then retry. | Yes — if the code returns. | |
| F56 | Ranges and Cooktops | Griddle heating error. | Power-cycle the breaker for 30 seconds, then retry. | Yes — if the code returns. | |
| F33 | Ranges and Cooktops | Front induction burner temperature-sensor error. | Power-cycle the breaker for 30 seconds, then retry. | Yes — if the code returns. |
LG Error Codes That Interrupt Laundry, Cooling, and Cooking
An LG error code becomes more than a screen alert when clothes stay wet, cooling turns uneven, dishes are left mid-cycle, or cooking controls stop responding normally. This Framingham guide helps homeowners understand what the warning may mean and when I-Fix Appliance Repair should inspect the appliance.
