LG 24 in. LD-12BW5 Free-standing Dishwasher - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hello Anonymous... You hit on the reason ($$$$) I come here to contribute... Times are hard, money is scares... and my darling inhabitants are hurting... Sometimes I can help not throw away a nearly perfect (and faithful) appliance ... The ULTIMATE in recycling... ((Good for all of us... "inhabitants" (EARTH will be fine)). ((If you have ever seen our home from space... It's a really pretty place. I'm not so worried for the place... But there's a CERTAIN magic with these inhabitants... If we pull together... It will be quite REWARDING)). So...Thank you for ASKING. I have a FREE manuals site where I start to read your owner's manual... Better still... The Manufacturer also prints "SERVICE MANUALS"... several are shown... (don't go there yet) ManualsLib Makes it easy to find manuals online So being a MORE is BETTER GUY... I chose the one that occupies the most memory.... and ran through the index 'til we got to trouble codes... We are starting where your (pretty clever) sweetums found his CODE clues... and we are going to look backwards.. To find "Thermostat"... (Found "thermistor"). Even if I am WRONG... You will now remember the secret handshake...& always know of the "MAGIC" of errors codes.. (which begin on your FREE page 36... Although there is another "thermistor" error... It is an over heat condition.. but it all for the entire PCB (printed control board) to be replaced LG Dishwasher Main Control Board 6871DD1006Q Code looks like an EE with the top bar missing from the first "E" (making it an inverted "F" (an important difference)... ~~ We are going with ""HE"" HE"(symptom: water is not being heated) Code yields... >> HEATER ERROR... (check/replace "thermistor") LDS5811WW (et al): >> (click here))... LG DF6810WW Service Manual Page 36 This enables us to search on-line parts houses, (everybody sells pretty much the same parts... $$, Services & guaranteed fits are different ... (My personal experience SEARS folks a rude, pushy, abusive but make up for all that by their higher than average prices... (I used to be a KENMORE fan))... SEARS says.. the code is "tE"... and further states the control board must be replaced Now I use appliancepartspros, partselect, repairclinic (etc.)... Sites (with VIDEOS) that respond to an internet search on "LDS5811WW + thermister" No "THERMISTER" parts found Search Over 2 1 Million Appliance Parts Sadly... Henry (SEARS) says the "thermister" is an integrated part of the HEATER... further adding "the part may be returned if it does not fix your trouble $54.03...ish (SEARS = guaranteed fit). Dishwasher Heating Element Part Number 5301DD1001A Sears PartsDirect http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/5301DD1001A/0022/722.html?modelNumber=LDS5811WW&categoryName=Dishwasher&brandName=LG I am going to direct your reading to SEARs... How to Replace Dishwasher Electronic Control Board Repair Guide Help Sears... Pictorial job description: But do compare prices... and Happy hunting Carnac the Magnificent

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I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying... Dishwasher Spray Arms not SpinningHow to Buy Appliance Parts OnlineA bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not WorkingDishwasher Maintenanceheatman101 syte

solenoid inlet water valve...easy and cheap to resolve problem....

Try lifting your Outlet pipe to at least 3/4 the hight of the machine. It needs some water to stay in the pipe for the machine to opperate.

what is the problem?

The main water pump on this model does not last long. The water seal between pump and motor starts to leak that result in the adjacent motor bearing corroding and eventually failing, resulting in excessive noise. Later the water leak becomes so bad that it triggers the "E I" water leakage display and prevents it from completing the program. The pump and motor is sold as one unit and the whole unit must be replaced. I have tried to replace the faulty bearing and repacked the rubber seal with silicon grease but with no success. If anyone have repaired the water seal successfully please let us know.

I had the same problem, new wash pump didn't solve the e1 error. New capacitor did the trick. Hope this helps

I have this sometimes where E1 is reported and the pump remains on. The following voodoo has worked for me.

1) Make sure there is not a real drain problem.
2) Cancel any cycle or turn the power button off then on.
3) Run a rinse cycle (15 minutes).
4) If pump continues to run, turn off the power to the dishwasher, let stand for a minute, then repeat steps 2-3. If still not working, leave power off over night and leave the door open then try again.

In each iteration, it is important to curse your LG product and/or threaten it with replacement.

not sure if im on the rite page we have move into a house that has a disherwasher LG Model LD/14AW2 there was no instruction book left at the house cant seem to get it to work even though it looks quite a new dishwasher do anyone know where i could get a instruction book from thanks noelene

The problem is hard water. www.dishwasherfilter.com has a product to solve this problem once and for all. It filters the water going into your dishwasher and removes the hard minerals that leave those spots. It is very affordable and even has a money back guarantee. You will love the way your dishes look with this product.

Hello, slivi I was trying to help you out here. I was going back to some customers that asked questions in the past and it appeared that no one answered them, so I thought I would take some of my personal time to see if I can help. Even though this site may not have your exact model or brand, This link will help you tons. Here is a link to about everything you want to know about your dishwasher, from repair to trouble shooting it,pictures, video's. Just scroll around and you will see tons of information to almost any question you might have on your dishwasher. If you go to this link and click around, I am sure you will find out so much about your dishwasher, you will know more that the company that made it. Here Is the link for you to click on>> http://home.howstuffworks.com/dishwasher.htm Please if this helped you at all, if you can find the time to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help , I would appreciate it. Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive,Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. Thanks,Mike http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean

Hello, talana I was trying to help you out here. I was going back to some customers that asked questions in the past and it appeared that no one answered them, so I thought I would take some of my personal time to see if I can help. Even though this site may not have your exact model or brand, This link will help you tons. Here is a link to about everything you want to know about your dishwasher, from repair to trouble shooting it,pictures, video's. Just scroll around and you will see tons of information to almost any question you might have on your dishwasher. If you go to this link and click around, I am sure you will find out so much about your dishwasher, you will know more that the company that made it. Here Is the link for you to click on>> http://home.howstuffworks.com/dishwasher.htm Please if this helped you at all, if you can find the time to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help , I would appreciate it. Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive,Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. Thanks,Mike http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean

from Lg this is the meaning of the codes.

• The heater circuit has failed if "HE" is displayed. Discontinue use and contact a service technician. The dishwasher requires servicing.

TE

• "TE" means the thermistor has failed or the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher is over 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn the temperature down on the hot water heater in the home. If the error code reappears, replace the thermistor.By the sound of this your heating system is malfunctioning and needs service. If you need more on this let me know, but it is either your temperature sensor or your heating element or control board.

Hello, welcome to FixYa.

I understand by reading your post which indicates it is a LG dishwasher you appear to have a concern with...in your words,

"starts pumping out whether door is open or closed, and stops after 5 cycles on and off, when beeper starts, and error EO comes up"

however if you could provide the complete model number in the morning (I'm calling it quits for the night now and the number provided -LD14T1- is incorrect) I'd be better equipped and most certainly able to help without generalizing. I don't know what has been suggested to you to this point if anything.

Hopefully you can appreciate there are many possiblilities even within the LG brand of machine. I can tell you the LG don't have level sensors. but rather water flow meter's and the level is measure by the flow rate through the PCB.

I'll watch for your reply and try and help going forward. Thank you.

Regards,

Macmarkus :)

E1 means a leak has been detected . Check hose connections .Or drain hose height.1E would be water pressure issue.See service manual


LDS5811_Service_Manual.pdf (application/pdf Object)


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Hi Jeff - am not too savvy with LG - am a Electrolux/Miele serviceman is it possible to gain access to the drain pump from inside the unit? I think it does sound like there is a restriction somewhere perhaps the pumps not running freely.

To check you pour water inside , take the drain hose , operate machine to see how good the flow of the drain is, rule of thumb if you cover the outlet no flow then the problem.

hope this is a start..

The causes are usually poorly coated rack combined with rough usage (coating pierced
by cutlery, broken stemware, etc., combined with hard (mineral-laden) water, which
corrodes the steel of the rack quickly.
Luckily, the upper rack is replaceable, so check:
http://www.buyspares.co.uk/dishwasher/ld12bw5/basket/catalogue.pl?shop=lg&path=111329&model_ref=49220&refine=basket

Hi rebeccasolom,

OE means "Outlet Error"

The drain pump is either clogged or the outlet hose is kinked.
- Inspect the Drainage hose at the back for kinks.
- Open the unit, and at the bottom sump check the small drain pump area for any foreign object that may be obstructing it.

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IE is a INLET ERROR. Possible causes ¥ The Water Tap not opened.
¥ The Inlet Hose is kinked.
¥ The Filter of inlet valve clogged by
impure water.
¥ The Inlet Water Valve is normal ?
¥ The water pressure is very low.
( below 0.3 kgf/ )
Possible solutions ¥ Open the Water Tap.
¥ Repair the Inlet Hose.
¥ a) Close the Water Tap.
b) Unscrew the Inlet Hose (Inlet
Valve side)
c) Clean the Filter of Inlet Valve.
¥ Replace or repair the Inlet Valve.

Hi

Dishwasher not draining issue usually occurs due to kinked drain pipe, clogged drain filter or drain pump. Check the drain hose for any visible clogging, remove if present. If no visible lint is present then remove then turn off the dishwasher and remove the drain hose and check for any visible clogging. If still not visible then the drain filter or drain pump is clogged and you'll need to clean the drain filter and drain pump. Also, check for any food pieces stuck near the pump impeller.

Please note that dishwashers don't drain out the complete water such that heating element doesn't overheat.

Hope this helps... Please post back for any further assistance.

Daniel