LG Washers2018–present

Error Code OE

Drain Error — water not draining within expected time

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: OE

What This Means

PCBA fault; Connector of PCBA or pump or connection connector disconnected; Wiring harness open between PCB and pump; Drain pump coil resistance out of range (should be 1.5-4 ohms); Air chamber or pressure tube clogged (water level frequency below 26.0 kHz in service mode); Drain hose in lower position, bent, clogged, or frozen; Foreign material inside drain pump

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Step 1: Is OE displayed? Yes — proceed.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Is the connector to pump motor assembly disconnected or disassembled? Yes — reconnect or repair the connector. No — proceed.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Enter SVC Mode. Is water level frequency below 26.0 kHz? Yes — check the AIR CHAMBER, the tube (clogged), and press switch. No — proceed.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Is the coil of the drain pump resistance too high or too low? (Normal: 1.5-4 ohms pin 1-2, 2-3, 3-1). Yes — replace the DRAIN PUMP ASSEMBLY. No — proceed.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Replace the MAIN PCB ASSEMBLY.

  6. 6

    Environmental checks: (1) Drain hose must not be in a lower position. (2) Drain hose must not be bent or clogged. (3) Drain hose must not be frozen. (4) Drain pump must not contain foreign material.

This Error Applies To

LG WT7405CW Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: WT7405CW

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