LG washing machine bug PF

Today, household appliances stores present devices of various foreign manufacturers. Each of them tries to surprise and win over the buyer. The equipment of Korean manufacturers is very popular, the well-known brand is LG. For all the time, LG has created many consumer and electronic devices. In addition, their merit and pride are the world's first direct-drive automatic washing machines. But despite this innovation, like all household appliances, they have their own shortcomings and there are breakdowns. Fortunately, thanks to the programmer and codes on the display, you can determine the cause of a particular malfunction. Consider if the LG washing machine, PF error, or other combination - what to do?

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Error codes for the “LG” washing machines

In case of any malfunctions or breakdowns of spare parts, the corresponding error code is displayed on the display of the LG washing machine. The most common values ​​are decrypted as follows:

• CE - informs about the load of the tank with a lot of dirty laundry. It is necessary to pull out at least some of the things if the loading hatch is really full. Subsequently, you can check the amount of linen loaded using our post “The weight of bedding for washing”. It is also recommended to check the electric motor and controller of the automatic machine.
• dE - lights up as a result of a poorly closed loading tank door. To eliminate this error, close the manhole cover tightly. If the error still persists, check the door lock device.
• FE - indicates an excessive amount of water in the tank. The cause of this error may be a faulty controller or a filling valve.
• E1 - appears as a result of a water leak. Check hoses, fittings and leakage sensor for defects. If any are found, the broken part should be replaced.
• HE - indicates a failure of the heater. Check the operation of the heating system as well as the power circuit. If a breakdown of the heating element is detected, replace it with a new one.
• IE - appears in the event that the water does not have time to get into the tank or is typed very slowly. There are a lot of reasons for the appearance of such an error: a malfunction of the water level sensor, a weak pressure in the water pipes and a breakdown of the filling valve. To eliminate the error, you need to normalize the pressure in the pipes or replace the broken parts.
• OE - indicates that water is not draining from the tank of the washing machine. It is necessary to check the operation of the pressure switch. You should also make sure that there are no blockages in the drain filter and pipes.
• tE - is displayed, in case of abnormal water temperature in the automatic machine. The cause of the error may be a short circuit or a malfunction of the thermostat. Make sure that the temperature sensor is working properly. It is also recommended to check all the contacts and connections of the temperature sensor.
• LE - indicates a malfunction of the interlocking door device. It is necessary to check the electric motor and the controller for problems. If the parts are broken, they should be replaced.
• UE - occurs due to improper balancing of the drum of the washing machine.To eliminate the error, you need to correctly distribute the laundry in the loading tank. If the code does not disappear, you should check the controller of the washing machine, there may be a problem in it.

Important! All of the above LG error codes can be easily fixed if you have the basic technical knowledge and operate the appliance for its intended purpose.

LG Washer - PF error code

On the displays of LG brand washing machines, a PF error often appears, which signals a power failure. The causes of PF errors in the LG washing machine may be power surges or a power outage.

In order to eliminate the PF error in the LG washer, you need to perform a few simple manipulations:

1. It is necessary to check the power supply to the washing machine. For a household appliance should be separate outlet. Extension cords are not recommended, as this is unsafe.
2. Make sure that the plug and cord are not damaged. If you miss this moment, then the machine-machine can undergo serious repairs or completely fail.
3. It is necessary to provide the necessary mains voltage for good performance of the washing machine. Power surges are easy to handle. network filter.
4. The electronic controller and its connections should be checked, since an error may be displayed due to its malfunction.

Important! If none of the methods is effective, you should contact a service center or a qualified specialist. The wizard will determine the true cause of the PF error on the LG washing machine and fix the problem using special tools and equipment.

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Possible malfunctions requiring repair by yourself

Despite the reliability and high quality, owners of automatic washing machines LG often face a number of different malfunctions and breakdowns.

Many of them can be eliminated only with the help of a specialist, but there are those that can be eliminated on their own.

 

Clogged drain filter and hose

This problem is very easy to fix if you follow a few rules:

• Firstly, it is necessary to pump out the remaining water in the washing machine through an emergency drain.
• Secondly, you should clean the installation place of the drain filter, and then rinse the filter itself under running water.

Important! The same needs to be done with the drain hose. After the cleaning has been done, it is necessary to collect all the parts in their original form and check the operation of the washing machine.

Extraneous sounds

This problem most often occurs due to the ingress of foreign objects (pennies, hairpins, etc.) into the loading tank or a large number of dirty things with buttons.

To eliminate extraneous sounds, it is necessary to check the pockets before loading the laundry.

Vibrations

They arise as a result of improper distribution of dirty laundry in the loading hatch and due to loosely installed legs of the washing machine on the floor.

It is very easy to eliminate vibrations in the automatic machine: it is enough just to correctly install the household appliance and evenly distribute the laundry in the loading tank. If vibration is inconvenient, use a special mat for washing machine.

Engine malfunction

The cause of the occurrence may be a malfunction in the power supply of the washing machine or a breakdown of the fuse. To eliminate the malfunction, it is necessary to normalize the power supply of the washer or replace the fuse with a new one.

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When is a professional repair needed?

There are several malfunctions that cannot be fixed by yourself, so you have to use the services of a wizard. Such malfunctions include:

1. Damage to the pressure switch.
2. Excessive water level in the tank.
3. Dysfunction of the electric motor.

A qualified specialist will conduct a comprehensive diagnosis and discover the causes of these malfunctions, as well as advise on the care of a household appliance.

Important! Very often, owners of such household appliances are faced with the fact that when it is turned on in the apartment, traffic jams are knocked out. Possible causes and solutions to the problem we described in detail in a separate article “Knocks the machine when the washing machine is turned on”.

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From this article, you learned what to do if the LG washing machine generated a PF error or other trouble code. We hope you managed to solve the problem with a minimum of effort and time.