OE LG Dishwasher Error Code

DIY

Drain (outlet) error.

What does OE mean?

United States

The unit has detected a drain problem - the tub is not draining - usually from food clogs in the filter or an installation issue such as a kinked, too-high, or too-long drain hose.

United Kingdom

Water outlet error: the code appears when the tub is not fully drained. Causes include residue clogging the filter or a pressed/bent water outlet hose.

Common causes

The manufacturer support page points to these conditions for this code:

  • A blocked or dirty filter
  • A kinked, bent, or pinched hose
  • A blocked, kinked, or incorrectly installed drain hose or standpipe
  • Debris or a blockage in the water path

What to check first

  1. Remove larger food debris and clean the filter (remove the lower rack, turn the mesh filter counterclockwise, rinse the parts, reassemble).
  2. Straighten a kinked drain hose and leave no slack behind the unit;
  3. drain hose end must sit at least 12 in (305 mm) above the floor and no more than 40 in above the base.
  4. Clean the sink air gap and, on new installations, confirm the garbage-disposal knockout plug was removed.
  5. Force-drain with the Cancel & Drain option (e.g., hold DELICATE + DUAL CONTROL) or b

Safety

  • Unplug the appliance before opening the filter, pump cover, or drain area, and expect water to come out.

When to call a professional

If OE reappears after cleaning the filter, straightening the hose, and checking the air gap/disposal, request a repair.

Official source

This explanation follows the manufacturer support page: OE Error Code - Dishwasher | LG USA Support.

If you see water on the floor, smell burning, or the official page says to call service, stop and contact the manufacturer or a qualified technician.