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LESeverity: Medium

LG LE: Motor locked, drum cannot turn

Also shown as:LE1E6
Quick answer

On LG washing machines, error code LE means: Motor locked, drum cannot turn. Stop the programme and fix the cause before using it again. If the code keeps returning, call a technician.

Can I keep using the machine?

Severity: Medium

Stop the programme and fix the cause before using it again. If the code keeps returning, call a technician.

Common causes

  • Foreign object (coin, underwire) jamming the drum
  • Uneven load or a single heavy item
  • Worn motor brushes or faulty motor

How to fix it

  1. Unplug the machine for a few minutes, then switch it back on (reset)
  2. Reduce the load size
  3. Check the drum and drain filter for foreign objects
  4. If the code keeps coming back, contact an authorised service technician

Frequently asked questions

What does LG error LE mean?

On LG washing machines, error code LE means: Motor locked, drum cannot turn.

How do I fix LG error LE?

Start with these steps: Unplug the machine for a few minutes, then switch it back on (reset); Reduce the load size; Check the drum and drain filter for foreign objects; If the code keeps coming back, contact an authorised service technician.

Can I keep using the washing machine with error LE?

Severity: Medium. Stop the programme and fix the cause before using it again. If the code keeps returning, call a technician.

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