OE - drain error - 5 minute time out drain time error. check your pump/filter for blockages. Clean out the trap from the bottom, something is jamming the drain motor.
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.
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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
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The water pump does not work
SOURCE: My LG Front Load washer
Hi dear.OE code meaning on Lg washer's"machine unable to drain in 10minutes". You can make a little test.Please remove the filter & pour some water in side drum ,watch for water coming out of filter.If it's slow, tub to pump hose clogged.(there must be some sort of fluff or coin clogging hose)if it's not slow,waters comes out freely, run machine on drain cycle & check the pump motor is it running smoothly?If not change the pump.I hope that helps.Thanks.
SOURCE: Error code OE. What does it mean? washer seems to
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.
http://lgknowledgebase.com/kb/index.php?View=entry&EntryID=6273
Please check the above link for a detailed picture wise explanation for the error code.
SOURCE: LG tromm front loader OE
All of the ways to solve this problem are right on--take the filter out (in front on the bottom left when facing the machine). Before you do, take time to drain out the water with the hose below. Once drained open the filter and clean out. Try on speed wash with no spin. Nine minutes in you will know if the drain works. If not, turn on side and remove the washer pump. To do this, remove the hoses first starting with clamps. Then remove the three screws in front where the filter is. It easily comes out. The top pump is the drain pump. First mark the wires--blue is positive and black is negative. Remove the pump and clean out.The pump comes out of the casing. Try removing this and cleaning. If you have a power source, test the pump. If works, put back and start in fast cycle with no spin. If not, then you have to replace the drain pump. You will not find anyone in town the has the pump unless you live in New York or Dallas Texas. To get the pump at a reasonable price and expedited call and order through Sears at 18004881222. These guys are good and well get it to you as promised. The entire job once recieved the pump took about 30 minutes. Also, saved about $100 in labor. Good luck and hope this helps...
The code OE is a draining error. The washer has sensed that the water has not completely drained all of the water within 10 minutes and will display this error code.
If you are unable to resolve the issue by cleaning, I would recommend replacing the drain pump.
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