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LG Washer Code CE: Motor Over-Current

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Code: CE
Appliance: Washer
Brand: LG
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What CE means

CE on LG front-load washers with an alphanumeric display, including the washer half of a WashTower and WashCombo, means over-current in the motor circuit. The usual causes are a short circuit, a loose connection, a ground fault or a power surge. On a WashTower, the guidance is that a motor control part is damaged, and basic troubleshooting will not fix it. The washer stops and shows CE, and the drum will not turn.

Common causes of CE

A short circuit or ground fault in the motor circuit
A loose connection at the motor or board
A power surge that stressed the motor control
The motor control part on the board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer for 10 seconds, plug it back in and try a cycle. 2. If CE persists, close the water tap and unplug the washer. 3. Do not keep trying cycles, since each attempt stresses the circuit. 4. Call us for service, since CE usually needs a technician.

! Why to stop there

Over-current can come from the motor, its wiring or the board, so we test the circuit in sequence before picking a part.
If a power surge started it, other parts may be affected too, and we check what the surge reached.
The price is given in writing before work starts, and the repair has a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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CECE questions

What does CE mean on an LG front-load washer?

It means over-current in the motor circuit. A short, a loose connection, a ground fault or a surge can cause it, and the washer stops to protect itself.

Can I reset CE by unplugging?

You can try unplugging for 10 seconds and running a cycle. If CE returns, close the tap and unplug the washer, because it needs service.

Is CE the same as the top-load CE?

The CE on an older list means the drum did not reach speed. On front-load washers with this display it means over-current in the motor circuit.

Book a visit

Still seeing CE?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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