20 Most Recent LG 4.0 Cu. Ft. 7-Cycle Front-Load Washer - White Questions & Answers

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

You will need to type into your search engine/web browser '(make) washer manual' and you should be presented with a number of sources from which you can either download for free or have to pay a nominal amount. During the process you will be asked for the actual model number!

Good luck,
John C.

You will have to tilt the machine back as far as possible to access the bottom of the machine. Locate the drain pump and remove the hose that connects the pump to the tub, you will need to have a basin ready to catch any water. You most likely have a sock or something stuck. Hope this helps.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

LG's 'OE' means drain error. Follow my guidance notes which should assist you ;-0)
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I would suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor lint tray/filter. So many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters. The motor is unable to drain all of the water in the allotted time.
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!) and held in by a round cover/knob.

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT!

It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. If it doesn't work then the motor is malfunctioning!

Hope the filter is the problem and good luck!
John C

Hi,

Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often inter related..

If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin


If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...

Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning


heatman101

It is either the door latch switch or the pump filter is clogged and needs cleaned.

Check that the rubber door seal isn't damaged. The smallest tear or split will let water out. A damaged door seal needs to be replaced with a new one. I assume the water level is normal because excessive water depth can do the same thing...A new door seal is not a big job for a tech......Nomess

the most likley problem is the main control board is bad

The FE error code will appear for two reasons 1)overfilling of the unit2)under filling (proper water level is not met within 8 minutes of filltime). This could be caused by a few different issues. Most commonly itwould be a defective pressure switch which can be accessed by removingthe top panel of the washer. There will be 3 torx screws on the backside of the washer that holdthe top panel in place. Once removed you can push back on the top panelwith your palms towards the back wall and it will slide back just a bitand then lift up out of place. If you remove the rubber hose connectedto the pressure switch and blow into the switch you should hear aclick. The way it registers water level is by an airpocket from thetub. You could also remove the other end of the hose from the tub andmake sure that the line is completely clear and does not have anydebris. If the FE error is being displayed only in the first fewseconds then you may have a malfunctioning water valve. I would removeboth of your lines connecting to the valve and make sure you have goodwater pressure going through each line and that your screens are notclogged on the hoses. Aslo inspect the screens on your inlet valve tomake sure they dont look clogged. Lastly with the top panel off youcould use and ohm meter to check continuity of your soleniods on thevalve. Just remove the harness and check (if you have continuity itusually indicates the valve is good, however its possible for them toget gunked up and stick shut). Depending on your model it may havemultiple solenoids on a single valve most LG's have 4 separatesolenoids. Lastly If you find nothing wrong with the valve and tryreplacing the pressure switch then it would most likely be a centralcontrol unit failure, constantly energizing the inlet valve. Because ofmultiple possible causes for the same error codes these units can be tough to troubleshoot.

I hope this helps _MJ_

The FE error code will appear for two reasons 1)overfilling of the unit 2)under filling (proper water level is not met within 8 minutes of fill time). This could be caused by a few different issues. Most commonly it would be a defective pressure switch which can be accessed by removing the top panel of the washer. There will be 3 torx screws on the back side of the washer that hold the top panel in place. Once removed you can push back on the top panel with your palms towards the back wall and it will slide back just a bit and then lift up out of place. If you remove the rubber hose connected to the pressure switch and blow into the switch you should hear a click. The way it registers water level is by an airpocket from the tub. You could also remove the other end of the hose from the tub and make sure that the line is completely clear and does not have any debris. If the FE error is being displayed only in the first few seconds then you may have a malfunctioning water valve. I would remove both of your lines connecting to the valve and make sure you have good water pressure going through each line and that your screens are not clogged on the hoses. Aslo inspect the screens on your inlet valve to make sure they dont look clogged. Lastly with the top panel off you could use and ohm meter to check continuity of your soleniods on the valve. Just remove the harness and check (if you have continuity it usually indicates the valve is good, however its possible for them to get gunked up and stick shut). Depending on your model it may have multiple solenoids on a single valve most LG's have 4 separate solenoids. Lastly If you find nothing wrong with the valve and try replacing the pressure switch then it would most likely be a central control unit failure, constantly energizing the inlet valve. Because of multiple possible causes for the same error codes these units can be tough to troubleshoot.

I hope this helps _MJ_

FE error code means water is overflowing. The water is over 8 level.When FE is displayed, the drain pump will operate to drain water automatically. Otherwise the pressure switch assembly is malfunctioning. Check and replace if necessary. Part number is 6600FA1704X.
The pressure switch assembly shuts off the water inlet valve when the desired water level is reached. It then activates the drain pump when the water inlet valve is not deactivated.

my lg senseclean wash mashine shows the sign Cl on the display and the door cannot be open what does it mean?

your drain should have a backflow device in it. This can be very dangerous, you need a professional plumber ASAP.

Water filling in the tub when not in use can be caused by two things. A leaky inlet valve or back flow from the drain caused by siphoning, or poor drainage. I have a link under my "Tips and Tricks" that explains siphoning, if you wish to refer to it. If the water was coming from the drain, though, it would probably be dirty water. A simple test you can try is to turn both water taps off before going to bed. If the tub is empty in the morning, then you know you have a leaky water inlet valve. If the tub fills with the water shut off, the problem is drainage.

If you determine that the water inlet valve (also called a mixing valve or fill valve) here's some info. The valve has electronically controlled solenoids with a small diaphragm that closes the valve when not in use. If the diaphragm is damaged, corroded, has sediment stuck in it, or if your water pressure is too low, these valves will leak by. If you've never had a problem with water pressure before, I would assume the water inlet valve is the problem. You can attempt to remove it and clean it if you like, or....if you're going to go through the steps to remove it, just replace it.

If you decide to clean it, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the washer and turn the water source off.
2. Disconnect the inlet hoses.
3. Remove the washer top panel by removing the three screws that hold it in place in the rear of the unit. With the screws removed, the panel will slide back, then off.
4. Locate the inlet valve on left-hand side rear of the washer (as viewed from the front.
5. Remove the the dispenser hose and electrical connections.
6. Remove the mounting screw(s) and the valve is out.

Soak the valve in 50/50 mix of distilled white vinegar and hot water, leaving the electrical connections out of the solution. Keep them dry. Allow to soak for 30-40 minutes and flush with water.

If the valve works, great. You just saved yourself the cost of replacing it. If it doesn't, you can order a replacement valve on line at searspartsdirect.com, appliancepartspros.com, or repairclinic.com. If you do not wish to order on line, look up the part number on the Sears website and go to your nearest appliance parts retailer. This is a common part that most retailer will carry in their store inventory.

If you have questions, please let me know. I hope this helps you.

you more than likely have a bad RPS sensor, dont know if i would want to mess with that, you could wind up damaging the motor/rotor in process of getting to

This is caused by an error from the hall sensor on the motor. It is possible that one of the connectors has come loose (this is an issue with LG's or it could be the hall sensor it's self is bad. First check that the harness that connects to the motor is tight. If that doesn't help then the hall sensor will have to be replaced. The hall sensor is located on the motor. The hall sensor basically tells the computer which direction and what speed the drum is turning.

First remove all clothes and look for anything like a wash cloth that may have become stuck, then remove the cord from the wall socket for at least 30 minutes to be safe, and try this again if doesnt work the first time, two, move the drum by hand, close the door, and see if fires up, if so run a 20 minute custom light duty cycle, third replace the drum positioning sensor, 6501KW2001A.

It can be bought on line for between 25 and 40 bucks

Will

LG washer timer displays are only estimates.  The computer is looking at several sensors to determine how quickly the clothes are getting cleaned and how hot the water is.  If the computer determines that things are moving quickly, the timer is reset to complete the wash cycles quicker thus saving energy.

i guess you have washer drain pipe plumbed into a spigot on the sink trap. if so, when you empty sink, some of the water goes down the washer drain pipe and ends up filling your machine.
to cure, take the drain pipe as high up as possible under the sink in a swan neck and that should cure it. its a common problem