LG Dishwasher · Code FE

LG Dishwasher FE code: Overfill error

More water entered the dishwasher than it should hold. It runs the drain pump to remove the extra water.

Most common causes

  1. Oversudsing from hand dish soap or too much detergent
  2. Water inlet valve sticking open
  3. Faulty water level sensor

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Use only dishwasher detergent in the right amount
  2. Restart the cycle after the extra water drains
  3. If water keeps coming in with the dishwasher off, close the water valve under the sink

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 FE mean on a LG Dishwasher?

More water entered the dishwasher than it should hold. It runs the drain pump to remove the extra water.

Can I clear the FE code myself?

Try these first: Use only dishwasher detergent in the right amount Restart the cycle after the extra water drains If water keeps coming in with the dishwasher off, close the water valve under the sink Call a technician if FE returns with correct detergent or water flows in while the unit is off.

How much does it cost to fix a FE 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 errorbE · Too many sudsCL · Control lock onHE · 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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