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LG Dishwasher error code

LG Dishwasher Error AE

This code means the flood sensor in the bottom base pan is wet.

This code means the flood sensor in the bottom base pan is wet.

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

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    This code means the flood sensor in the

    This code means the flood sensor in the bottom base pan is wet. Turn off the water supply immediately.

  2. 2
    Remove the kickplate and use a sponge or

    Remove the kickplate and use a sponge or towel to dry out the water in the base pan.

  3. 3
    Run a short cycle while watching underneath with

    Run a short cycle while watching underneath with a flashlight to find the active leak (hoses, pump seal, or door seal).

A quick explanation

What does AE mean?

This code means the flood sensor in the bottom base pan is wet.

The answer you came for

How to fix LG dishwasher error AE

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

  1. 1

    This code means the flood sensor in the

    This code means the flood sensor in the bottom base pan is wet. Turn off the water supply immediately.

  2. 2

    Remove the kickplate and use a sponge or

    Remove the kickplate and use a sponge or towel to dry out the water in the base pan.

  3. 3

    Run a short cycle while watching underneath with

    Run a short cycle while watching underneath with a flashlight to find the active leak (hoses, pump seal, or door seal).

  4. 4

    Fix the leak source

    Fix the leak source. If the pan is dry but the code remains, the flood sensor itself is stuck or faulty.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix AE Error This code means the flood sensor in the bottom base pan is wet. Turn off the water supply immediately.Remove the kickplate and use a sponge or towel to dry out the water in the base pan.Run a short cycle while watching underneath with a flashlight to find the active leak (hoses, pump seal, or door seal).Fix the leak source. If the pan is dry but the code remains, the flood sensor itself is stuck or faulty.

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: 3511ED3001A (Float Switch)

Price noted in the current guide: $20-$55

Why this part is shown: It is associated with LG Dishwasher error AE 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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