Machine is flashing OE and clothes are still soaking wet. What does the OE mean? I lost my chart that tells me the codes

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Here is a tip that I wrote that gives more detail about how to fix the OE codeon LG washers....

LG Washing Machine OE Error Code
heatman101

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OE is a drain error and is displayed when the washer is unable to drain water. Please check the drain hose and drain pump filter for any clogs to clean the error. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

The LG error code OE simply means "the pump is blocked". Presumably the water isn't being emptied properly. As with all error codes it is possible that there is a cause other than the exact description in the error code explanation but basically this error means as far as the washing machine is concerned it thinks the water isn't pumping out. A pump, or filter blockage is the most common cause but it could be caused by other faults such as a faulty pump, or even a blockage in the drain hose or somewhere else in the system etc.


LG themselves have some information on this error code..

http://lgknowledgebase.com/kb/index.php?View=entry&EntryID=6273

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If the machine is not pumping out completely, it could mean a blocked drain hose or a faulty/blocked pump. This would explain wet clothes However if the mache is not actually spinning it will leave the clothes wet,as well. Check and ascertain which function is not working.........Nomess

OE means the drain hose is clogged. UE means unbalanced or overloaded. This is decribed in the owner's manual page 31-32. Pull the hose from the back of machine and rinse it out. Then, check the lint filter on the bottom, front left side. Put drain hose back and close lint filter. Unplug the machine, press and hold the start button for 10 seconds to reset machine computer (not the on button...leave machine turned off and unplugged while resetting computer) plug back in, put on no spin and start the machine. It should drain.

hello mam please check the drain filter and clean it then if the water is leaking change the 'o'ring to change the ring please call the engineer.once in a week use descaling powder and run the washer without loading clothes.

More than likely motor has lost a stage in it. I would replace it.

just cause pump moves doesnt mean its working

the OE flashing code means there is a drainage problem.

check hoses for Crimping or Clogging.

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George

I'm in the process of tearing apart my Calypso, Ugh. I found the diagnostic chart inside the machine. 5L is actually 'SL' which means suds lock, and can be an indicator of a failed pump, an extra heavy load, excessive detergent, or excessive suds. Corrective action is to press Stop/Cancel to clear the display.