What does error code tE mean on a LG washers?

Heating Error Thermistor (temperature sensor) out of order

How do I fix error code tE on a LG washers?

1. undefined: Confirm tE is displayed 2. undefined: Check thermistor resistance (pins 1 to 2): 39.5 kΩ at 30°C, 26.1 kΩ at 40°C, 12.1 kΩ at 60°C, 8.5 kΩ at 70°C, 3.8 kΩ at 95°C, 2.8 kΩ at 105°C (tolerance ±5%) 3. undefined: If resistance is out of range: replace thermistor (note: thermistor is included in Heater Assembly K320 — replace entire heater assembly)

LG Washers2023–present

Error Code tE

Heating Error

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Thermistor (temperature sensor) out of order

How to Fix

1
Confirm tE is displayed
2
Check thermistor resistance (pins 1 to 2): 39.5 kΩ at 30°C, 26.1 kΩ at 40°C, 12.1 kΩ at 60°C, 8.5 kΩ at 70°C, 3.8 kΩ at 95°C, 2.8 kΩ at 105°C (tolerance ±5%)
3
If resistance is out of range: replace thermistor (note: thermistor is included in Heater Assembly K320 — replace entire heater assembly)

This Error Applies To

LG WM4000H Series Washers (2023) (2023–present)

Service manual exact match: WM4000H*AService manual exact match: WM4000HBAService manual exact match: WM4000HWA

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