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LG Dishwasher error code

LG Dishwasher Error TE

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

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Turn off power to the unit

    Turn off power to the unit.

  2. 2
    This error usually requires removing the dishwasher from

    This error usually requires removing the dishwasher from the cabinet to access the sump area underneath.

  3. 3
    Locate the thermistor (temperature sensor), which is inserted

    Locate the thermistor (temperature sensor), which is inserted into the sump assembly.

A quick explanation

What does TE mean?

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The answer you came for

How to fix LG dishwasher error TE

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

  1. 1

    Turn off power to the unit

    Turn off power to the unit.

  2. 2

    This error usually requires removing the dishwasher from

    This error usually requires removing the dishwasher from the cabinet to access the sump area underneath.

  3. 3

    Locate the thermistor (temperature sensor), which is inserted

    Locate the thermistor (temperature sensor), which is inserted into the sump assembly.

  4. 4

    Measure resistance with a multimeter if possible (should

    Measure resistance with a multimeter if possible (should be ~11k ohms at room temp); if open or shorted, replace the thermistor.

  5. 5

    Ensure wiring connections to the thermistor are tight

    Ensure wiring connections to the thermistor are tight and free of corrosion.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix tE Error Turn off power to the unit.This error usually requires removing the dishwasher from the cabinet to access the sump area underneath.Locate the thermistor (temperature sensor), which is inserted into the sump assembly.Measure resistance with a multimeter if possible (should be ~11k ohms at room temp); if open or shorted, replace the thermistor.Ensure wiring connections to the thermistor are tight and free of corrosion.

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: 6322DD1001M (Thermistor Assembly)

Price noted in the current guide: $15-$35

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