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LG Dishwasher Error Code tE: Meaning and Fix

tE
How tE appears on a LG dishwasher display.
Generic LG dishwasher image (main control board); the tE code is not tied to one single part
Sears PartsDirect product image (LG OEM part EBR79686304)

Reading the dishwasher display

A dishwasher reports its fault in the display window, or by blinking a cycle light a set number of times with a pause between groups. Count the blinks and pauses before opening the door. LG codes are short letter pairs; a capital O differs from a zero.

LG appliances show short alphabetic codes (OE, IE, UE on washers, Er plus letters on refrigerators) and, on ThinQ models, a Smart Diagnosis option. LG also builds many Kenmore Elite units. The codes apply to model numbers such as LDF7774ST, LDT5678SS and DLEX3900B; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes tE

How to fix it

  1. Switch the power off for a minute.
  2. Run a short cycle.
  3. Inspect the thermistor connector if you are comfortable opening the unit.
  4. Replace the thermistor or request service if tE persists.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
ThermistorACJ74110101Find part

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Questions

Can I use the dishwasher with tE?

Usually it stops.

Is the thermistor expensive?

It is a low-cost part.

Does tE affect drying?

It can.

Other LG dishwasher codes

Float switch for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the AE codeAELeak detectedWater inlet valve for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the FE codeFEOverfill errorWater inlet valve for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the IE codeIEWater inlet errorDishwasher filter for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the OE codeOEWater outlet errorHeating element for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the HE codeHEHeater errorWash motor for an LG dishwasher, a part commonly involved in the LE codeLECleaning motor error

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including LDF7774ST, LDT5678SS, LDP6797ST, LDFN4542S, SDWB24S3.