LG Dishwasher · Code IE

LG Dishwasher IE code: Water fill error

Not enough water entered the dishwasher in the time allowed, so the cycle cannot continue.

Most common causes

  1. Water supply valve under the sink closed or partly closed
  2. Kinked inlet hose
  3. Water outage or low pressure
  4. Clogged or faulty water inlet valve

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Make sure the water valve under the sink is fully open
  2. Check the supply line for kinks
  3. Run the kitchen faucet to confirm you have water and normal pressure
  4. Restart the cycle

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 IE mean on a LG Dishwasher?

Not enough water entered the dishwasher in the time allowed, so the cycle cannot continue.

Can I clear the IE code myself?

Try these first: Make sure the water valve under the sink is fully open Check the supply line for kinks Run the kitchen faucet to confirm you have water and normal pressure Restart the cycle Call a technician if the water supply is on and the dishwasher still will not fill.

How much does it cost to fix a IE 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 detectedOE · Drain errorbE · Too many sudsCL · 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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