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LG washer error IE
LG washer error IE means the washer did not reach its first expected water level within 8 minutes, or its final level within 25 minutes. The usual reason is a closed tap, a kinked hose or a blocked inlet filter.
Also shows as 1E_display_confusion
Symptom
IE
Free checks
3 checks
Most likely cause
A water supply faucet behind the washer is not fully open
The 3 free checks
Start at the top. Unplug the machine first.
- 01
Check both water supply faucets behind the washer are fully open.
- 02
Check the fill hoses for kinks, and in winter for freezing.
- 03
With a bucket ready for the water in them, disconnect the hoses from the back of the washer and check the hoses and the inlet filters for blockages, cleaning them if needed.
What causes it
Listed most likely first.
| Cause | How often | DIY |
|---|---|---|
| A water supply faucet behind the washer is not fully open | Most common | Yes |
| A fill hose is kinked, or frozen in winter | Common | Yes |
| The inlet filters or the hoses themselves are blocked | Common | Yes |
| An inlet water valve is defective | Occasional | Call a pro |
| The main electronic control board has failed | Rare | Call a pro |