Question 1

What does error code OE (LG) / 5C or 5E (Samsung) u LG & Samsung and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Washing machine fails to drain water within 5 minutes. Repair procedure: Clean the lower drain filter at the bottom front; if the pump impeller binds when hot, replace the drain pump.

Question 2

What does error code IE (LG) / 4C or 4E (Samsung) u LG & Samsung and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Washing machine is not filling with water. Repair procedure: Clogged micro-screen at the water inlet hose connection or faulty dual water inlet solenoid valve.

Question 3

What does error code LE (LG) u LG & Samsung and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Locked LG Direct Drive drum motor. Repair procedure: Faulty Hall-effect rotor position sensor on the LG Direct Drive motor stator (inexpensive replacement part!).

Question 4

What does error code UE / UB u LG & Samsung and how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Unbalanced laundry load in drum during spin cycle. Repair procedure: Single heavy laundry item (blanket/bathrobe) or worn-out drum shock absorbers.

LG (OE, IE, LE, CL, AE) & Samsung (4C, 5C, UE, LC, HE) Error Codes – Error Code Meaning, Troubleshooting & Repair

Error Code Reference Table for LG & Samsung and step-by-step repair procedure:

Error Code	Meaning / Fault Symptom	Most Common Cause & Repair Procedure
OE (LG) / 5C or 5E (Samsung)	Washing machine fails to drain water within 5 minutes	Clean the lower drain filter at the bottom front; if the pump impeller binds when hot, replace the drain pump.
IE (LG) / 4C or 4E (Samsung)	Washing machine is not filling with water	Clogged micro-screen at the water inlet hose connection or faulty dual water inlet solenoid valve.
LE (LG)	Locked LG Direct Drive drum motor	Faulty Hall-effect rotor position sensor on the LG Direct Drive motor stator (inexpensive replacement part!).
UE / UB	Unbalanced laundry load in drum during spin cycle	Single heavy laundry item (blanket/bathrobe) or worn-out drum shock absorbers.