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

ApplianceDB ranks 2 repairs for this code, led by “Clear the drain”. That top fix is a moderate-difficulty DIY job, involving the drain pump. Severity is classified as stop failure — the appliance halts until the fault clears. 1 OEM replacement part is documented for the repairs on this page, including Dishwasher Drain Pump Motor Assembly.

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.

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.