To make life easier for users of washing equipment, modern automatic devices are equipped with an intelligent diagnostic system, which allows one to quite accurately determine the cause of the malfunction. As a rule, a fault message is displayed in the form of 2 - 3 characters. This article will discuss all situations when the LE error appears on an LG washing machine, as well as what to do if a malfunction occurs and how to fix the problem yourself.
Reasons for the error "LE"
If the error code “LE” appears on the device display, this indicates that the electric motor has blocked in the LG washing machine. This problem can be caused by both very minor breakdowns and serious malfunctions, to eliminate which you will need to disassemble the household appliance. Given the complexity of some washing machine troubleshooting work, before arming yourself with a screwdriver and wrenches, it is recommended to check the washing machine for the most common and easily fixable problems:
- Open the washing machine door, then close it again until a characteristic click appears. Often household appliances of this brand refuse to work due to the loading door not fitting tightly.
- Disconnect the household appliance from the electrical network and connect again after 5 - 10 minutes.This restoration method can be very effective in cases where there is a significant voltage surge that triggers the protection built into the electrical circuit.
- If a malfunction occurs during the spin process, then the weight of the loaded laundry may exceed the maximum permissible values. This situation occurs especially often in the delicate wash mode. In this case, to resume operation of the device, it is enough to open the door and remove some of the laundry from the drum.
- Check the voltage in the electrical network. If this indicator is significantly less than that recommended by the manufacturer, then each time this parameter is lowered, the washing machine will pause operation and the error code “LE” will appear on the display.
- Manually try to rotate the drum of the washing machine to make sure that this part is not blocked as a result of any object getting into the space between the body. To eliminate such a malfunction, it is enough to remove the stuck object, but if the drum does not spin due to jammed bearings, then you will need to perform a rather complex repair of the washing machine.
Unfortunately, device malfunction may be caused by problems that are difficult to fix on your own, which means you need to contact qualified specialists.
The appearance of the “LE” error during more complex failures
If the LG washing machine shows the “LE” error, then this condition of the household appliance may be caused by more complex breakdowns. In addition to failed drum bearings, serious breakdowns that lead to the appearance of this type of error on the display are:
- Tachogenerator malfunction.
When such a problem occurs, the sensors responsible for maintaining a given engine speed fail. Also, this part may be faulty as a result of burnout of resistors that are installed in the electrical circuit immediately after the sensors. Replacing faulty parts will completely restore the functionality of the device that controls engine speed.
- The motor winding is burnt out.
If, simultaneously with the appearance of this error on the display, there is no rotation of the drum at all, then one of the motor windings may have burned out. The procedure for replacing a washing machine motor is one of the most expensive, so if it is possible to remove this part from another LG machine of the same model, then replacing the electric motor yourself will save a lot of money. Before installing a new part, you should make sure that the electric motor is faulty. If, after ringing the electrical winding, the circuit is not damaged, then the cause of the malfunction can be looked for in the wiring that goes from the control unit to the electric motor.
- The control module has failed.
Replacing a burnt-out control module can also lead to significant financial costs. In some cases, it is possible to avoid expensive repairs if you replace the burnt elements with new ones, and solder new conductors of a suitable cross-section in places where the copper tracks have burned out. It is recommended to use a multimeter to determine whether electrical components are faulty, but in many cases, burnt parts can be identified visually.
- The loading door locking mechanism is faulty.
If the locking device fails, then a complete replacement of this mechanism will be required.If this is not done, a signal will be constantly sent to the control unit, which will be interpreted by the device as the absence of a hermetically sealed working chamber.
A similar situation can also arise when the wiring coming from the loading door locking device is broken. After installing a new element, the moment the contacts close will be accompanied by a characteristic click.
- The power filter is faulty.
With this malfunction, the washing machine also displays the error le, Therefore, you should carefully check this unit with a multimeter. You should also make sure that the electrical cord connected to the 220 V outlet is in good condition.
If you repair the washing machine yourself, then before starting work you must completely disconnect the device. If the automatic washing machine pauses its operation until the water is drained, then you will also need to remove the liquid manually.
Conclusion
Solving the problem associated with the appearance of the “LE” error cannot always be done on your own. You should also not disassemble the LG SMA if the warranty period has not yet expired. You should seek help from professionals even if you have no experience in repairing household appliances, especially when you need to solder parts and disassemble complex electrical parts.
