LG Dishwasher · Code bE

LG Dishwasher bE code: Too many suds

The dishwasher detected excess foam, which can spill out and trigger leak protection.

Most common causes

  1. Hand dish soap used instead of dishwasher detergent
  2. Too much liquid detergent
  3. Rinse aid spilled into the tub or set too high

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Switch to dishwasher powder, tablets or pods and measure correctly
  2. Wipe up any spilled rinse aid and lower the rinse aid setting
  3. Run a rinse cycle with no detergent to clear leftover suds

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: lg.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does bE mean on a LG Dishwasher?

The dishwasher detected excess foam, which can spill out and trigger leak protection.

Can I clear the bE code myself?

Try these first: Switch to dishwasher powder, tablets or pods and measure correctly Wipe up any spilled rinse aid and lower the rinse aid setting Run a rinse cycle with no detergent to clear leftover suds Call a technician if bE keeps appearing with correct dishwasher detergent.

How much does it cost to fix a bE code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other LG Dishwasher codes

AE · Leak detectedIE · Water fill errorOE · Drain errorCL · Control lock onFE · Overfill errorHE · Heater errorLE · Wash motor errornE · Spray pump (vario) errortE · Temperature sensor error

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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