LG Dishwashers - Page 7 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Here is one method. Several other methods can be found on YouTube.

E1 is a code that the dishwasher displays after detecting a leak. There is a sensor on the pan at the very bottom of the unit. Take the bottom front panel off, look under the unit at the hose coming off the pump and your fill line to be sure no water is dripping. Run the unit in a wash cycle while doing this if possible.

If it's eight years old it will likely cost quite a bit to repair but the problem with repairing older machines something else will break down a short time later. It depends if it's a simple fix. Labor costs are high.

door gasket possibly bad or another leak. Stop using dishwasher until repaired or you're likely to ruin your floor. I just had this problem before we found a leak and now we may have to replace the kitchen flooring. Order new clips or the dishwasher could fall out onto the floor or even onto your foot.

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Check if there are small plastic plugs on the side of the tub in front. You can insert a screw there under the plug to secure the dishwasher to the cabinet. My LG model has those holes.

Search for LG DISHWASHER SERVICE MANUAL on Google with the model number. It is a complete guide to replace the parts. Removing the pump is half a day work!

If it were me I would use a small hole saw and run my braided stainless lines below the kick plate if code allows or at the back of the adjoining cabinet at a height which would not conflict with contents. You can buy an ABS dishwasher drain kit at Lowes or HD

Most Frequent Causes for OE - DRAIN ERROR // Water not draining correctly. The manufacturer has assigned this error or fault code to indicate a problem with the water drain pump. Check the drain hose for kinks or clogs. Check the drain pump for any obstructions inside the pump housing. Also, check the sink drain.

Check and make sure the tubes that go into the back of the dishwasher are aligned. Sometimes they get out of place.

Can you hear the drain solenoid activate when it advances to the drain cycle? If you can hear it open, then the circuit is functioning on the control side, if water does not drain out, then the drain valve is clogged.