LG Dishwasher — Error Code OE

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

Try first: Clear the drain. Check the drain hose for kinks or blockage and clear it; if connected to a disposal, confirm the drain knockout plug was removed.

The tub did not empty properly during the drain phase.

brand LG appliance Dishwasher market US component drain pump category drainage severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Clear the drain

Check the drain hose for kinks or blockage and clear it; if connected to a disposal, confirm the drain knockout plug was removed.

moderate · basis: manufacturer first

2. Replace the drain pump motor

If the hose and drain path are clear and the code returns, disconnect power and water and replace the drain pump motor assembly.

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts $40.72–$103.95 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

EAU62043403 — Dishwasher Drain Pump Motor Assembly · observed $40.72–$103.95 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

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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