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LG · Washing machine

tE

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error code

LG tE means the washer detected a heating error, usually involving the thermistor.

Display form
tE
Lookup normalization
TE
Alternate forms
None retained in the official record

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Official meaning, scoped to this source

LG tE means the washer detected a heating error, usually involving the thermistor.

Manufacturer
LG
Document
LG Front Load Washer - Error Code List · Official error-code index
Product family
front-load washers covered by the US Help Library index
Market and locale
US · en-US

This is an official-source interpretation for the stated scope, not a confirmed diagnosis. Meaning can change across brands, models, product families, and markets.

Market, product family, and model applicability

US · en-US · LG front-load washers covered by the cited official US support page

Exact model applicability has not been verified.

This release retains family or source-index scope only. Do not infer that an arbitrary model uses this code; confirm it in the exact manufacturer manual.

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Safe external checks

Use only the documented power reset and no-spin cycle step.

  1. Use the documented power reset before retrying without spin.

Stop use and isolate now

If you notice smoke, a burning smell, sparks, flooding, gas odor, severe overheating, or electric-shock risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions. Do not wait for this page or email support.

Water off

The source directs the water supply to be turned off.

If tE persists, close the water taps, unplug the washer, and request LG repair service.

  • Request LG repair service if tE persists.

Do not do

Do not remove panels or test heater circuits.

Do not access the heater, thermistor, or wiring.

Check warranty before authorizing service

Warranty coverage depends on the country, model, purchase date, and manufacturer terms. Have the model and serial number available, open the manufacturer's official support or warranty page, and ask whether the service route is authorized before paying for work.

This public record does not make a coverage determination. Use the official model lookup and warranty information linked below.

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If the message returns

Request LG repair service if tE persists.

Source and scope

Official source verified at release
Market and locale
US · en-US
Product family
front-load washers covered by the US Help Library index
Content and safety verified on
July 26, 2026
Source updated by manufacturer
Not supplied in the official record

LG

LG Front Load Washer - Error Code List · Official error-code index

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Verification and review status

  • Content meaning and safety verifiedJuly 26, 2026
  • Source reachability statusOfficial source verified at release
  • Automated evidence review completedPassed · July 26, 2026
  • Automated safety rules checkPassed for this published safety boundary
  • Human technical reviewPending — no human completion is claimed
  • Publication gateAutomated publication checks passed · July 26, 2026
  • Official-source conflictNo unresolved conflict admitted to this public release

Automated checks and release approval are not a substitute for a qualified service professional or the exact manufacturer manual.

Evidence used for this guidance

  • tE section

    Source-backed summary

    tE indicates a heating error, usually a thermistor; LG provides a reset and states that persistent tE requires closing water, unplugging, and repair service.

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