LG Washers2019–present

Error Code Sud

Suds Error — washing machine detected excessive suds during operation.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Too much detergent used; Non-HE (High Efficiency) detergent used; Residual detergent buildup in drum

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Machine automatically adds a Suds Reducing cycle — this adds approximately two hours to cycle time.

  2. 2

    If excessive suds detected during spinning, machine stops to prevent leaking.

  3. 3

    Use only HE detergent in correct quantity.

  4. 4

    Run Tub Clean cycle to remove detergent residue.

  5. 5

    Do not add extra detergent for future cycles.

This Error Applies To

LG WM3460CW Series Washers (2019) (2019–present)

Service manual exact match: WM3460CWService manual exact match: WM3500CWService manual exact match: WM3460CV

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