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LG SideKick Pedestal Washer Code dE3: Lid Not Latched

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Code: dE3
Appliance: Washer
Brand: LG
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What dE3 means

On an LG SideKick pedestal washer, the WD100 and WD200 series that sits beneath a front-load washer, dE3 means the door did not properly latch. A common cause is the protective film on the lid, which can roll up and keep the lid from closing against its latch. The owner sees dE3 on the display and the cycle will not run until the lid registers as closed and latched.

Common causes of dE3

Protective film on the lid rolled up at the edge
Something lying in the latch area
Lid not closing squarely against the latch

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Look at the lid and peel off any protective film that has curled up. 2. Clear anything lying in the opening or around the latch area. 3. Close the lid firmly, pressing down until it seats. 4. Restart the cycle and watch whether dE3 returns. 5. If it does, leave the lid open and note exactly when the code appears.

! Why to stop there

A clean, firmly closed lid that still shows dE3 leaves the latch and its switch as the open question.
We test whether the lid closes squarely and whether the latch registers, then confirm with a full cycle.

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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dE3dE3 questions

What does the film on the lid have to do with dE3?

The film can roll up at the edge and sit between the lid and the latch. The latch then cannot register a closed lid, and the control reports dE3.

Will dE3 clear by itself once the lid is closed?

Usually you close the lid firmly and restart the cycle. If the latch still does not register, the code returns, and that points us toward the latch area.

Does dE3 mean the SideKick is broken?

Not by itself. It tells us the lid was not seen as latched. Many times it is a film or an object, so we begin with the simple checks.

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