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LG Washer Code CE: Drum Speed Not Reached

On an older LG washer error list, laid out as a top-load list, CE appears when the drum does not reach 20 RPM within 3 minutes or after 6 attempts. The washer cannot get the drum…

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

What CE means

On an older LG washer error list, laid out as a top-load list, CE appears when the drum does not reach 20 RPM within 3 minutes or after 6 attempts. The washer cannot get the drum up to speed, so the cycle stops and the display keeps CE. This is a different meaning from CE on current LG front-load washers, where it means over-current in the motor circuit.

Common causes of CE

A motor or drive that cannot bring the drum to speed
An overloaded or unbalanced drum
The motor wiring and connections
The control that drives the motor

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer and leave it unplugged until it has been repaired by a technician. 2. Do not run it again while CE shows. 3. Keep the water tap closed if the load is still inside. 4. Call us to schedule a visit.

! Why to stop there

The older list does not name the model, so we confirm which meaning of CE applies to your washer first.
Whether the cause is the motor, the drive or the control can only be told by testing under load.
We quote the price in writing before work, 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 older LG washer?

It means the drum did not reach 20 RPM within 3 minutes or after 6 attempts. The washer cannot bring the drum up to speed, so it needs a technician to test the drive.

Does CE always mean the same thing on LG washers?

No. On front-load washers with an alphanumeric display, CE means over-current in the motor circuit. On the older list it means the drum speed was not reached.

Can I keep using the washer with CE?

Not until it is repaired. Unplug it and keep it unplugged, and we can check the motor, drive and board, then give you the price in writing before any work starts.

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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