Status codeUELG

What does LG UE mean?

Unbalanced load error: laundry is piled on one side of the drum and the washer could not even it out.

Homeowner part this code names: torpedo level.

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Basic checks first washing machine

How it shows: Washer display shows UE

Likely causes

Laundry not evenly distributed, for example from incorrect use of a laundry net
Load too large or too small
Items not suited to machine washing (pillows, cushions, bathroom mats, carpets, electric blankets, curtains, rubber mats)
Washer not level

How to fix UE: safe DIY steps

Pause the washer, take the laundry out and spread it evenly in the drum, then choose an appropriate spin cycle
Aim for a load of about 2/3 of the drum capacity
Wash blankets with the Duvet cycle and padded or down jackets with the Sportswear cycle, both at medium spin speed
If you use a laundry net, fill it only to 2/3 and wash two or three nets together with some clothes rather than one net alone
Rock the washer from the front, back and side to check for unevenness; adjust the leg on the side the unit tilts with a wrench until the legs sit firmly on the floor, and check with a level on the top plate

Safety firstUnplug the washer (or switch off its breaker) and close the water taps before you reach behind it, handle hoses or open a filter. Water left from a recent hot cycle can be very hot, so let it cool first. Never bypass the door lock. Motor, pump, valve, sensor and control-board repairs belong to a qualified appliance technician.

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