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LG LDS5811 Dishwasher Woes

We bought this unit new a month ago and on top of the poor layout of the baskets, this morning, the unit's drain pump was running continously and according to my wife, an error code of "E1 (water leak) or IE (water inlet trouble)" (big difference) was being displayed. Even after cycling the main breaker and getting PF (power fail?) indication the pump continued to run even with the door open and the unit apparently off (display dark).

While this was happening I poured about a 1/2 gallon of water into the sump and confirmed that the unit was draining correctly. After a bit of fooling around, the pump shut down on its own and we were able to run an apparently good wash cycle.

What is going on? Is this model a problem? What usually causes E1 and IE trouble codes?

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trouble codes?

It sounds like a sticky relay/solenoid. If it happens again, you might (all kidding aside) attempt the sudden-impact-resolution-solution. I keep a rubber mallet (really) for such applications so as not to damage anything... the act of picking it up somehow adds just enough humor to cool down the frustration. But a swift tap in the neighborhood of the pump relay will tell you whether that might be the problem.

Peter Wieck Wyncote, PA

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Check for a stuck float switch.

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trouble codes?

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**THE-RFI-EMI-GUY**

Usually it isn't hidden, it's in the wash bowl, however your model may vary.

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Homer J Simpson

Operative word is "tap"... But, yeah.... depending on the level of frustration, that tap could vary in intensity.

But if a stuck solenoid (or a stuck float-switch), the tap would be indicative either way. My concern with the stuck switch is that I would not expect this to handle full pump voltage directly, but rather trigger a solenoid or relay. And I am also trynig to figure out how the pump would remain running even with the door open or the unit technically in the "off" position. But, as you note, they don't make 'em like they used to, so the interlocks and relays may no longer be standard.

We have a Bosch that is approaching 7 years old at this point that has been flawless in its performance. This after two GE "Profile" types, the first lasted less than a year and was replaced by GE at no cost, the second barely made 2 years before it died suddenly and permanently. My take on dishwashers is that if one has to wash the dishes first, then they are worthless.

Peter Wieck Wyncote, PA

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I researched LG the last few weeks as we were ready to ditch our old unit. The reviews were terrible with many mentions of Error "E1". You should probably google that combo and see what you get.

I got a Bosch. cv

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