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LG Washer LE Error Code

LE identifies a condition in which the tub does not spin as expected. LG documents an overloaded washer and a foreign object stuck in the tub as possible reasons.

Applies to LG front-load washers

What the washer detected

Detected condition

The washer tub failed to spin.

What may contribute

Possible causes

  • A wash load that is too heavy or overloads the washer.
  • A coin or another foreign object visibly stuck in the tub.
  • A temporary operating error.

Start conservatively

Safe preliminary checks

Work in order and stop whenever a step is not supported by the documentation for your model.

  1. Record the code and model number

    • Photograph or write down LE before disconnecting power.
    • Confirm the full model number before choosing a cycle or following model-specific instructions.

  2. Disconnect power before checking the load

    • Power off and unplug the washer, then wait for the drum to stop completely before opening the door or touching the load.

  3. Reduce an overloaded wash load

    • Remove some laundry if the washer is overloaded.
    • For blankets or another large, heavy load, use only the cycle recommended for that load in the model documentation.

  4. Look for a visible loose object

    • With power disconnected and the drum fully stopped, check for a coin or another loose object that is plainly visible and readily removable from the tub.
    • Stop if the object is trapped, sharp, below the drum, or not safely reachable without disassembly.

  5. Try the documented power reset

    • Leave the washer unplugged for five minutes, then reconnect power and try an appropriate cycle again.

Actions not recommended

  • Do not reach into a moving drum or inspect the tub while the washer is powered.
  • Do not pry out a trapped object or remove panels, the drum, or internal motor components.
  • Do not treat LE as proof that the motor or another component requires replacement.

When to stop and request service

  • LE continues after the documented power reset and supported load checks.
  • A foreign object is trapped or cannot be removed safely without tools or disassembly.
  • The tub does not turn normally after the visible load and object checks.

Documented source

Official information reviewed

Our summary is based on manufacturer support material and stays within the limits of that material.

Source reviewed by Appliance Help HQ: August 12, 2026.

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