LG Washers2023–present

Error Code LE1

Mechanical Lock Error — foreign object caught between wash plate and inner basket

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: LE1

What This Means

Coins, pins, clips, or other small objects caught between the wash plate and inner basket

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Turn off the washer and then press the Power button

  2. 2

    Press the spin speed button (without selecting a cycle) to drain and spin the load

  3. 3

    When spin is complete, remove the clothes

  4. 4

    Locate and remove any foreign objects caught in the wash plate area

This Error Applies To

LG WT8400CW Series Washers (2023) (2023–present)

Service manual exact match: WT8400CW

Need more help with your LG washers?