LG Dishwashers

Error Code OE

Drain Error - unit does not reach normal drain level

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Filter assembly blocked; Drain hose kinked or blocked; Inner hole of drain case blocked; Air gap clogged; Knock-out plug of garbage disposal not removed; Washing motor locked or defective; Wiring connection disconnected at YL3; Impeller of drain motor stuck; Drain motor pump resistance out of range (should be 4-5 ohms); Outer drain hose kinked, blocked, or frozen; Controller damaged; Drain hose kinked during installation; Drain hose connected to disposal without removing knockout plug; Waste tee clogged

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Clean the filter assembly

  2. 2

    Remove the cause of kink or block in drain hose

  3. 3

    Repair or replace drain motor if impeller is stuck

  4. 4

    Clean the air gap

  5. 5

    Remove knockout plug from garbage disposal or waste tee

  6. 6

    Replace pump casing assembly if washing motor is locked or defective

  7. 7

    Check and reconnect wire at YL3 connector

  8. 8

    Check drain pump resistance (4-5 ohms); check YL3 pin1-2-3 voltage (12V AC +/- 15%)

  9. 9

    Replace drain pump if resistance is out of range

  10. 10

    Replace main PCB if all components check out

  11. 11

    Feed drainage hose through hole under sink when sliding dishwasher in during installation

This Error Applies To

LG LDP6797ST Series Dishwashers

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