Error Code OE

Drain Error

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

What This Means

Not fully drained within 10 minutes; Pump motor connector broken or loose; Air chamber, tube, or pressure switch clogged; Drain pump coil resistance out of range (should be 10-20 Ohm); Voltage between connectors (NA2 pin1 to BL3 pin1) out of range

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Confirm OE is displayed

  2. 2

    Check if pump motor connector is broken or loose. Reconnect or repair if so

  3. 3

    Press WASH/RINSE and DELAY WASH simultaneously; check if water level frequency is below 25.0 kHz. If yes, check AIR CHAMBER, tube, and pressure switch for clogs

  4. 4

    Check coil resistance of drain pump (should be 10-20 Ohm). Replace DRAIN PUMP ASSEMBLY if out of range

  5. 5

    Check voltage between connectors NA2 pin1 and BL3 pin1. Running pump: 120 VDC ±5%; stopped motor/pump: 0-1V

  6. 6

    To test via Load Test Mode: hold SPIN SPEED and SOIL LEVEL, press POWER. Use Start/Pause: 1 press=slow speed, 2 presses=mid-speed, 3 presses=high-speed, 4 presses=stop

  7. 7

    If voltage is out of range, replace MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY

  8. 8

    Installation checklist: ensure drain hose is not in lower position, not bent or clogged, not frozen, and pump has no foreign material inside

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