Error Code IE
Water Inlet Error
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
What This Means
Correct water level (24.6 kHz) not reached within 8 minutes after water is supplied; Water does not reach preset level within 20 minutes; Inlet valve filter clogged with foreign material; Inlet valve connectors broken or loose; Resistance of inlet valve assembly outside 0.8-1.2 kΩ range; Air chamber or tube clogged; Connector disconnected at MAIN PWB assembly (NA4, BL6, RD6); Electrical wiring fault in main harness; Pressure switch defective
How to Fix
- 1
Confirm IE is displayed on screen
- 2
Press WASH/RINSE and DELAY WASH buttons simultaneously to check water level frequency — is it below 24.6 kHz? If yes, check air chamber and tube for clogging
- 3
Inspect inlet valve filter — if clogged with foreign material, clean or replace the filter
- 4
Check if inlet valve connectors are broken or loose — if yes, reconnect or repair the connector
- 5
Measure resistance between each terminal of INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY: expected 0.8-1.2 kΩ (pins 1-2). If out of range, replace INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY
- 6
Check voltage of inlet valve connector — is it 120V DC? If yes, replace INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY
- 7
Check connector at MAIN PWB assembly (NA4, BL6, RD6) — if disconnected, reconnect or repair
- 8
Verify electrical connection against wiring diagram — if incorrect, replace MAIN HARNESS
- 9
After verifying connector, recheck water level frequency — if still below 24.6 kHz, check PRESSURE SWITCH
- 10
If none of the above resolves, replace MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY
- 11
Installation safety check: verify no water tap leakage, no frozen pipes, no tangled supply hose, adequate water supply, no hose shrinkage from hot/cold misuse
This Error Applies To
LG WM5500H Series Washers (2022) (2022–present)