LG Washers2016–present

Error Code FE

Overflow Error

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Water is overflowing (water level frequency over 21.3 kHz); Air chamber and tube clogged causing false overflow reading; Inlet valve open continuously when power not applied (stuck open); Main PWB defective causing continuous valve activation

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Confirm FE is displayed (Note: drain pump will operate automatically when FE is displayed)

  2. 2

    Press WASH/RINSE and DELAY WASH simultaneously — check if water level frequency is over 21.3 kHz

  3. 3

    If frequency is NOT over 21.3 kHz: check AIR CHAMBER and tube for clogging

  4. 4

    If frequency IS over 21.3 kHz: check if inlet valve opens when power is NOT applied

  5. 5

    If inlet valve opens without power: replace INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY

  6. 6

    If inlet valve is open continuously when power IS applied: replace MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY

This Error Applies To

LG WM8900H Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: WM8900HBAService manual exact match: WM8900HVA

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