Having your LG Washer malfunction and stop working is a family disaster leaving you with a nasty mass of soaking wet clothes. Oftentimes, a rapid reset of the washer quickly can solve the problem, allowing you to once again have clean and moist clothes that you can throw into the dryer. Read on to learn how to reset your LG Washer.
If you need to reset your LG Washer press Power to turn the LG Washer Off. Pull the washer’s plug from the wall outlet. Hold Start/Pause for five seconds. Now, plug the washer in again. Try reducing the load size and try turning the washer on again and see if you get any error codes.
Is There a Reset Button on an LG Washer?
Many washing machines have an actual reset button. This is not the case with an LG Washer, which requires several steps to reset it.
If you need to reset your LG Washer and are asking if it has a Reset Button, the answer is No. What you can do though is to press, Power to turn the LG Washer Off and Unplug it. Hold Start/Pause for five seconds. Now, plug the washer in again.
How to do LG Washer Factory Reset
If you are getting all types of error codes on your LG Washer Display, it may be time for a Factory Reset. Many times, this may be the only solution to solve the issues you are having with your LG Washer.
If you need to reset your LG Washer and do a Factory Reset, first Press Power to turn the washer off. Then, unplug the washer power cord from the wall outlet. Now, Press the Start/Pause Button for a period of five seconds. Plug the Washing Machine back in and see if it is working normally.
How to Reset LG Washer fe/ie/le/cl/ue/oe Error Codes
If you get an LE error code on your LG Washer display screen, it is usually an indication that the washer’s motor has become locked up. This is usually due to a heavy or over-loaded washer load. These types of over-sized loads tend to strain the LG Washer motor, resulting in an LE Error Code.
If you need to reset your LG Washer and reset due to fe/ie/le/cl/ue/oe error codes, the cause of this is usually from a faulty water valve that is not working properly. To resolve this problem, make sure to drain any water that is trapped in the washer. Now, turn the washer back on.
If you get a FE code on an LG Washer Display, it is from the washer being overfilled. You can also get a FE error code if there is excessive foam forming during the washing process. Go ahead and tilt the washer to an inclined position and stabilize it with a block or similar item. Then, open the drain filter door. Have a basin handy to drain the water. Open the cork of the emergency water drain hose.
As you are draining the water, the hatch of the washing machine will be blocking access to the wet clothes. Just open the door and take the wet clothing out of the washing machine and place it in a clean basin or basket.
Take a screwdriver and then unscrew the drain filter so that you can clean it and then carefully replace it.
Take out the powder collector and rinse out any collected material that is in it. Then replace it as it was before.
Now, turn the washing machine on again after loading it as usual and putting in your usual amount of detergent. Close the washer door and then run your LG washer to see if you are still getting the FE Error Code.
If this is still happening, you will need to contact a factory trained LG Washer technician.
If you are getting an OE Error Code, it means there is a problem with the washer’s drain system. This is usually from the washer not being level or from a clog or other deformity in the drain hose.
Make sure that the drain hose is not more than three feet above the base of the washer. Also, be sure to check for any clogs or blockages in the drain line.
If you get a UE Error Code on your LG Washer Display, it means that the washer load is not balanced. Just press on the Start/Pause button, unlock the door, and re-balance the washer load. Then press on the Start/Pause Button another time, which should restart the Spin Cycle.
How to Reset LG Washer WiFi
If your LG Washer has gone offline and is no longer connected to your WiFi network, you will need to reset it. At this point, it is just a matter of having your LG washer and mobile device connected to the same WiFi network.
To reset your LG Washer and reset the LG Washer WiFi, Press WiFi for three seconds. You will see the Washer WiFi LED Lights blinking. This will enable WiFi in your washer. Make sure your LG Washer and your smartphone device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
How to Reset LG Washer After Power Outage
A power outage can be caused by anything from a lightning strike to a faulty electrical outlet. Power outages can cause your LG Washer to go offline. If this happens, you will need to reset it.
If you need to reset your LG Washer and reset it after a power outage, first, check all of the power connections. Then, turn off the circuit breaker, wait for five seconds and then turn the power of the washer back on. If you need to, perform a Hard Reset.
How to Reset LG Washer Control Board/Computer
The control board of your LG Washer can fail for several reasons. Each of these reasons can cause problems with the washer timing, the fill valves, the drive motor, and the drain pump.
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If you need to reset your LG Washer and reset the LG Washer Control Board/Computer, turn off all electricity running to the washer. Take off the Washer’s top panel. Remove the dispenser drawer from the dispenser housing. Unplug the wire harness connections and take the control board out.
If you don’t have an LG washing machine please find your washer in our how to reset your washing machine article.
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ReadyToDIY is the owner of this article. This post was published on December 21, 2021.