LG · Dryer
E1
Power reset onlyerror code
LG E1 means a steam-function dryer detected an issue with its internal steam-generating component.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · LG dryers covered by the US Help Library index covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
Check the official model/manual lookup (opens in a new tab)What you can do now
Unplug the dryer for one minute, reconnect it, and try again.
- Unplug the dryer for one minute, then reconnect it and try again.
Stop and get service when
Request LG service if E1 persists after the reset.
- Request LG service if E1 persists.
Do not do
Do not remove panels or service the internal steam system.
Use only the documented power reset; do not access the steam-generating component.
If the message returns
If E1 persists after the reset, request LG service.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- dryers covered by the US Help Library index
- Official source last checked
- July 22, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
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