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LG Dishwasher error code

LG Dishwasher Error OE

Check for a clogged sink drain or a garbage disposal with the knockout plug

Check for a clogged sink drain or a garbage disposal with the knockout plug still inserted (if new installation).

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
LG dishwasher repair guide for error OE
Error codeOEDishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check for a clogged sink drain or a

    Check for a clogged sink drain or a garbage disposal with the knockout plug still inserted (if new installation).

  2. 2
    Clean the filters inside the bottom of the

    Clean the filters inside the bottom of the dishwasher tub.

  3. 3
    Check the drain hose for kinks behind the

    Check the drain hose for kinks behind the unit.

A quick explanation

What does OE mean?

Check for a clogged sink drain or a garbage disposal with the knockout plug still inserted (if new installation).

The answer you came for

How to fix LG dishwasher error OE

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Check for a clogged sink drain or a

    Check for a clogged sink drain or a garbage disposal with the knockout plug still inserted (if new installation).

  2. 2

    Clean the filters inside the bottom of the

    Clean the filters inside the bottom of the dishwasher tub.

  3. 3

    Check the drain hose for kinks behind the

    Check the drain hose for kinks behind the unit.

  4. 4

    If the path is clear, remove the drain

    If the path is clear, remove the drain pump (accessible from behind the kickplate on most models) and check for debris in the impeller.

  5. 5

    Replace the Drain Pump if it hums but

    Replace the Drain Pump if it hums but does not pump.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix OE Error Check for a clogged sink drain or a garbage disposal with the knockout plug still inserted (if new installation).Clean the filters inside the bottom of the dishwasher tub.Check the drain hose for kinks behind the unit.If the path is clear, remove the drain pump (accessible from behind the kickplate on most models) and check for debris in the impeller.Replace the Drain Pump if it hums but does not pump. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: ABQ73503004 (Drain Pump Assembly)

Price noted in the current guide: $45-$85

Why this part is shown: It is associated with LG Dishwasher error OE in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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