Error Code dE1
Door Open Error — door not fully closed or door switch circuit fault.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
What This Means
Door not all the way closed; Loose electrical connections at door switch and PWB Assembly; Latch hook spring not adjusted properly; DOOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY is out of order
How to Fix
- 1
Confirm dE (dE1 or dE2) is displayed.
- 2
Check connectors at door switch and main board for looseness or breakage. If YES → reconnect or repair connector.
- 3
If connectors OK → check if latch hook spring is adjusted properly. If NO → replace Door Assembly.
- 4
If latch OK → check if there is a clicking sound once or twice when START/PAUSE is pressed to start cycle. If NO → replace PCB ASSEMBLY.
- 5
If clicking heard → check if DOOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY is broken. If YES → replace DOOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
- 6
If switch OK → replace DOOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
This Error Applies To
LG WM8100H Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)
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