Error code · Dishwasher

LG Dishwasher Code LE: Cleaning Motor

Medium · inspection needed

Code: LE
Appliance: Dishwasher
Brand: LG
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What LE means

LE on an LG dishwasher means the cleaning motor is not working normally. The cleaning motor is the pump that circulates wash water through the spray arms, so a problem there means the dishes do not get cleaned properly, and the control stops the cycle. Codes can differ by model. The motor sits inside the machine under the tub, which is why this needs a technician rather than a home adjustment. You may hear humming or no sound at all.

Common causes of LE

Cleaning motor that is weak, stuck or open
Motor wiring or connector
Control output to the motor

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Cancel the cycle and let the water drain. 2. Open the door and check that no dish or utensil sits low and blocks the spray arm. 3. Do not open panels or reach below the tub. 4. Wash dishes by hand until the repair. 5. Call us and mention the code LE.

! Why to stop there

We check whether the motor gets power and turns, and whether it makes noise.
A stuck motor and a failed control signal look the same from the panel, so we test both.
We run a full wash and check for steady spray before we finish.

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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LELE questions

Is the cleaning motor the same as the drain pump?

No. The drain pump removes water. The cleaning motor circulates wash water through the spray arms. LE refers to the cleaning motor. The two are separate parts, so a draining dishwasher can still show LE when the wash motor is the problem.

Will it wash at all with LE?

Usually the cycle stops. Even if water fills, it will not wash well without the motor. Skip running it until it is checked. Skip running it until it has been checked, since wash water will not reach the dishes the way it should.

Can a dish stop the motor?

A dish can block the spray arm, but the code is about the motor. Check that nothing is blocking the arm, and if LE stays, we test the motor and its wiring.

Book a visit

Still seeing LE?

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

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