Error Code IE
Inlet / Fill Error — water not entering within expected time
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: IE
What This Means
Water tap closed or water not on; Inlet valve filter clogged with foreign material; Faulty connector between valve and CN26 on PCBA; Defective PCBA; Inlet valve resistance out of range (should be 0.8-1.2 kΩ)
How to Fix
- 1
Turn the water tap on and verify supply pressure is 14.5–116 psi
- 2
Inspect and clean or replace the inlet valve filter screen
- 3
Reconnect or repair the connector between the valve and CN26 on PCBA
- 4
Enter test mode (Testmode 3) and verify the cold inlet valve activates; if it does not, replace PCBA
- 5
Measure valve coil resistance; acceptable range is 0.8–1.2 kΩ; if out of range replace the inlet valve assembly
This Error Applies To
LG WT8400CW Series Washers (2023) (2023–present)
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