LG Dishwasher — Error Code E1

Q: How do I fix the E1 error on a LG dishwasher?

Try first: Dry out the flow switch. Confirm the door seals fully and the unit is level, then unplug and let it dry completely so the flow switch resets.

Overfill or leak protection was triggered by the flow switch.

brand LG appliance Dishwasher market US component flow switch category leak severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Dry out the flow switch

Confirm the door seals fully and the unit is level, then unplug and let it dry completely so the flow switch resets.

moderate · basis: manufacturer first

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — LG USA Support — Dishwasher Error Code List. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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