During operation of the washing machine, the washing process may suddenly stop and the CE error code will appear on the electronic display.
Explanation of the CE error code for the LG washing machine
This combination of letters means that the washing machine engine is currently experiencing an overload.
What to do if a CE error code appears on the LG washing machine monitor:
For starters, you can try to cope with the problem on your own. To do this, you must perform the following steps:
- Check the amount of laundry in the drum.
Perhaps the allowable amount of laundry has been exceeded by weight or volume, you need to try to unload some of the laundry from the drum and turn on the washing machine again.
- Check control module.
There is a possibility that the control controller has failed. You need to reboot it by disconnecting the LG device from the network for 15-20 minutes, then try to start the wash again.
Calling a Professional
If the above measures did not help, it is inevitable to seek help from a specialist who will perform repair work with a subsequent warranty. Below, in the table, there is a list of possible causes of the CE error and the cost of work to eliminate them.
| signs
the appearance of an error |
Possible cause of the error | Necessary actions | Repair cost, including spare parts, $ |
| Before the operation stops, a metallic screech is heard, a loud knock and, possibly, the drum twitches, the CE error code is displayed both during washing and spinning | Bearing failure due to wear, if the washing machine has been in operation for a long time, or from moisture ingress. At the first sign of a breakdown, the error code lights up during the spin phase. If the bearing is seriously damaged, then at the very beginning of the wash | Bearing and seal replacement | 60-80 |
| The CE error is displayed at the very beginning of the wash, possibly even without laundry in the drum. There is a smell of burning plastic. In appliances equipped with direct drive, the tank twitches | LG washing machine engine failure | Replacement in electric motor stator | 50-73 |
| At any stage of the washing process, the CE code appears on the display and there is a characteristic twitching of the drum in direct drive washing machines | Failure of the Hall sensor, the so-called tachogenerator (or tachometer) | Replacing the tachogenerator | 31-46 |
| During start-up, washing, rinsing or spinning, the CE code on the display, the smell of burning in the area where the control controller is located, LG washing machines | Control Module Failure (Processor Idle) | If the processor is in good condition, replace the defective elements of the board, otherwise, replace the entire board | 30-55 |
Our specialist will arrive at your chosen time from 9.00 to 21.00, will diagnose your household appliance will calculate the cost of repairs taking into account your LG washing machine model and perform all the necessary work to eliminate the CE error. If you are not satisfied with the price, you can refuse to repair, in which case you are not required to pay for the arrival of a specialist.
