LG Direct Drive Washer - Trouble

It often happens that the owners of washing machines encounter various malfunctions in the operation of their much-needed equipment. Very often, this indicates improper operation of the equipment. For example, if an LG washing machine with direct drive is installed, malfunctions usually occur precisely for this reason. But the distinctive advantage of this manufacturer, as well as some others, is that such a brand of washing machines is capable of showing various error codes. In this article, we will try to understand these codes and get acquainted with the main causes of the breakdown.

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Occurrence of a problem

The cause of the breakdown of the washing machine directly depends on the attitude of the owner himself, but it happens that it is not he who is to blame for the breakdown, but the manufacturer. Here are the main malfunctions faced by users of products of this brand:

• Water flows from the machine to the floor;
• The device makes a strange noise, for example, creaks or some kind of knock;
• The machine does not turn on;
• Excessive foam in the tank;
• Inability to rotate the drum;
• Other breakdowns.

Important! Very often there are such problems when turning on the washing machine knocks corks. What is the reason? How to troubleshoot Look for answers to these and other questions in our review. “Knocks the machine when the washing machine is turned on”.

Now let's try to deal with the causes of each problem individually.

Important! Recall that it is better not to fix the incident yourself, especially if the problems lie in expensive parts or electronics. There is a good chance that you will break the unit due to a small malfunction of the LG direct drive washing machine.

So, here are the main causes of breakdowns:

• Water leak. Most likely, the contact of the connection in the hose between the machine and the bathroom has loosened.
• Noise in SM. Either a foreign object (a drum or a pump) got into the washing machine, or the user loaded a large amount of laundry and the device could not cope with it.
• The machine cannot turn on. Everything can break here. We recommend immediately contacting the master from the service center.
• A lot of foam in the tank. Most likely, the pipes that drain the water are clogged.
• The drum does not rotate. There can be many reasons. The main ones - a failure occurred in the electricity network, a fuse blown.

Important! Other issues may include:

• water does not enter the device;
• strange vibrations.

In this case, we recommend contacting a service center.

Important! Frequent power surges lead to machine malfunctions. You can protect equipment using special tools. Our rating will help you choose the best surge protector for household appliances.

Error Codes

In the event of any breakdown, the LG washing machine malfunction code is displayed. You can also understand the problem with their help. Having seen the error, a confident master of equipment can independently fix the breakdown.

So, the decryption of codes in the technique of this manufacturer is as follows:

• IE - water has no way to enter the tank.
• PE is a problem in the sensor, which shows the water level.
• FE - the tank is filled with water.
• dE - the door was closed from the hatch SM.
• OE - there is no drain on which water flows.
• UE - the drum is unbalanced.
• tE - Do not use a similar water temperature.
• LE - defective lock.
• CE - motor restarted.
• E3 - the machine cannot determine the load.
• AE - auto-lock is broken.
• E1 - water leakage under the device.
• HE - defective heater heating water.
• SE - Hall sensor does not work.

How can we fix minor problems?

We deduced the malfunctions of the LG washing machine, but only the repair of some of them will not be so simple. Let's talk about the easiest ways to fix problems:

• If the problem is that the user put too much laundry in the drum, then it is very easy to fix. Simply turn off the device to remove the excess load.
• If the cause of the breakdown is a malfunction of any part, then it must be carefully replaced. Such problems are very problematic to solve, because it is necessary to disassemble the machine completely.

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Error Prevention

So that the owner of the equipment does not wonder about the malfunction of the LG direct drive washing machine, you need to follow some rules:

• The first step is to have a separate outlet for your washing machine, which can turn it off during strong surges in electricity, which is typical for some areas.
• The machine should stand on a stable and level surface.
• A salt-based filter must be used to soften the water.
• Regular and timely use is important. descalerso as not to spoil the internal parts of the equipment. In another article, you will learn how to remove scale in a washing machine.
• Use the self-cleaning mode twice a month, this function is available in almost all LG washing equipment.
• Before you throw off clothes in a drum, it is necessary to clear all its pockets of small things. It often happens that car owners throw their equipment in a landfill due to the fact that some small coin has got into the device. If your car crashes, readwhere to put the old washing machine.

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Even the most inconspicuous malfunctions of the LG washing machine, which were ignored by the user, can significantly harm his device. Any breakdown must be treated responsibly, otherwise - you will have to purchase a new washing machine, which many can not afford.