LG Washers2022–present

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. 1

    Confirm IE is displayed on screen

  2. 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. 3

    Inspect inlet valve filter — if clogged with foreign material, clean or replace the filter

  4. 4

    Check if inlet valve connectors are broken or loose — if yes, reconnect or repair the connector

  5. 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. 6

    Check voltage of inlet valve connector — is it 120V DC? If yes, replace INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY

  7. 7

    Check connector at MAIN PWB assembly (NA4, BL6, RD6) — if disconnected, reconnect or repair

  8. 8

    Verify electrical connection against wiring diagram — if incorrect, replace MAIN HARNESS

  9. 9

    After verifying connector, recheck water level frequency — if still below 24.6 kHz, check PRESSURE SWITCH

  10. 10

    If none of the above resolves, replace MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY

  11. 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)

Service manual exact match: WM5500HBAService manual exact match: WM5500H*AService manual exact match: WM5500HVAService manual exact match: WM5500HWA

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