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LG washer UE code

ErrorUE

UE is listed by LG support as load is unbalanced or the washer is not level. The exact checks and component layout can vary by model and region.

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What the code means

Load is unbalanced or the washer is not level

Pause the cycle before inspection. Water may be hot; use the model manual before opening a user-accessible drain filter.

Typical symptoms

01The washer repeatedly tries to redistribute the load instead of completing the spin

02The cabinet may shake, thump, or move during acceleration

03Clothes remain wetter than expected because full spin speed is not reached

Likely causes

Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.

01Load is unbalanced or the washer is not level

Safe next steps

1
Pause the washer and spread tangled items evenly around the drum
Follow the exact model manual where access or reset steps differ by product series.
2
Adjust the load toward roughly two-thirds of drum capacity; add similar items to a very small load or remove items from an overloaded drum
Follow the exact model manual where access or reset steps differ by product series.
3
Use DUVET for blankets and SPORTSWEAR for padded jackets rather than a normal cycle
Follow the exact model manual where access or reset steps differ by product series.
4
Rock the cabinet front-to-back and side-to-side; adjust the feet until all four are firm and a level shows the machine is horizontal
Follow the exact model manual where access or reset steps differ by product series.
5
Restart with an appropriate spin speed
Follow the exact model manual where access or reset steps differ by product series.

When to stop

Stop if you see damaged wiring, smell burning, find an active leak, suspect gas or refrigerant, or need to remove a sealed electrical cover. Use a qualified appliance technician.