LG front-loader washer shows OE and does not drain
LG documents OE as a no-drain condition, so safe first checks stay with the drain hose, pump filter and cold-weather drain path.
Applies to
LG Front Loader Washer OE; Global. This page is not a brand-wide diagnosis.
What this symptom can indicate
The washer may show OE, leave water in the drum, or fail to complete the drain portion of a cycle.
Checks that do not require disassembly
Confirm the display reads OE.
Check whether the drain hose is kinked or compressed.
Inspect the drain pump filter only if the model access procedure is safe.
Avoid moving or opening the appliance if standing water or electrical safety is uncertain.
Related error codes
OE-NO-DRAIN
Signs of a safety issue
Stop if standing water remains, leakage appears, or the code returns after accessible checks.
Information to collect before calling a technician
Record model label, exact code, water level, drain path, pump-filter condition, and whether pump sound is present.
Why this scope matters
This symptom page is attached to LG Front Loader Washer OE. It is not a brand-wide diagnosis.
Citations
OE Error Code - Front Loader Washer
LG documents OE on front-loader washers as unable to drain water and points to drain hose restriction, drain pump filter clogging, and freezing as relevant checks.