LG Dryer — Error Code DE

Q: How do I fix the DE error on a LG dryer?

Try first: Reseat the filter and door. Push the lint filter all the way in, clear any clothing from the door, then unplug for five seconds and retry the cycle.

The door is not fully closed or is obstructed.

brand LG appliance Dryer market US component door category door_lock severity degraded

Ranked repair steps

1. Reseat the filter and door

Push the lint filter all the way in, clear any clothing from the door, then unplug for five seconds and retry the cycle.

easy · 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 — Dryer Error Code List. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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