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36 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
LE
MOTOR LOCKED
ERROR
PF
POWER FAILURE
FF
FROZEN ERROR
CL
CONTROL LOCK
FUNCTION
tcL
TUB CLEAN ALARM
E7
STACKING ERROR
Ps
VOLTAGE
ABNORMALITY
ERROR
Noises
Problem
Clicking
Spraying or hissing
Humming or
Gurgling
Water sloshing
Water being added
after the washer has
already begun to
operate
A motor error has occurred.
• Allow the washer to stand for 30 minutes and then restart the cycle.
• If the error code is still displayed, call for service.
Power failure or inadequate electrical service may have occurred during operation.
• Press the Start/Pause button to restart the cycle.
Inlet hose, drain hose or drain pump is frozen.
• See Care in Cold Climates in the front-loading washer manual.
The Control Lock function is on to prevent anyone from changing cycles or operating
the washer.
• Turn off the Control Lock function in the control panel. See Control Lock under Options.
It is time to run the Tub Clean cycle.
• This is not an error code. It indicates that the Tub Clean cycle is running or needs to be run
to clean the washer drum.
Pedestal washer is being operated without a full-size washer.
• The pedestal washer will not operate as a standalone unit. It must be stacked under a full-
size LG appliance.
Stacking switch is not working properly.
• The stacking switch will not operate properly if the unit is stacked under a non-LG
appliance, or an LG appliance manufactured before 2009.
Abnormal voltage detected.
• Unplug the power plug for a few minutes and plug it back in. If the error recurs, call for
service.
Lid lock sounds when the lid locks or unlocks.
• Normal operation
Water spraying or circulating during the cycle
• Normal operation
Drain pump is pumping water from the washer at times during a cycle.
• Normal operation
A liquid in the balance ring around the pulsator helps the basket spin smoothly.
• Normal operation
The washer adapts to the load size and type to add more water to the cycle as needed.
• Normal operation
The wash load may be unbalanced. If the washer senses that the load is unbalanced, it
will stop and refill to redistribute the load.
• Normal operation
The washer may be diluting laundry additives to add to the wash load.
• Normal operation
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution
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