LG DLHC1455W error OE
The drain pump motor has malfunctioned, or the condensed water inside the dryer is frozen. The Water Full icon also lights when the water is frozen.
Cause 1 of 3The drain pump motor has malfunctioned. Source: Troubleshooting: Error Messages, p. 45
First checkUnplug the power plug.
Causes and checks
The drain pump motor has malfunctioned. Source: Troubleshooting: Error Messages, p. 45
- Unplug the power plug.
LG Customer Information Center Contact LG customer service. Contact: 1-800-243-0000 or lg.com/us/support.The temperature at the installation location is below zero. LG recommends a surrounding temperature of 41 - 95 °F (5 - 35 °C). Source: Troubleshooting: Error Messages, p. 45
- Thaw the dryer before using it, by the thawing mode or with hot water. See Thaw a frozen dryer.
The condensed water inside the dryer is frozen. Source: Maintenance: Care in Cold Climates, p. 42
- Thaw the hoses and the water container, then thaw the dryer with the thawing mode or manually. See Thaw a frozen dryer.
All 3 causes checked. Contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support. United States. Source: Limited Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service, pp. 50, 56
Other DLHC1455W codes
- dE: The door was opened while the dryer was running, or the dryer was started without the door closed properly.
- dE4: Door switch detection is not working properly.
- tE1 / tE2: The temperature sensor has malfunctioned.
- F1: The temperature inside the drum has risen suddenly.
- LE1: The motor has stopped suddenly.
- LE2 / AE: The compressor has stopped suddenly.
- Ps: The power cord is connected incorrectly.
- CL: Not a fault. Control Lock is on, so every button except Power is locked. The door is not locked.
- Water Full icon: The water container is full and needs to be emptied. The icon also lights at the start of a cycle as a reminder.
- Lint filter icon: The lint filter needs to be cleaned or is missing. The icon also lights at the start of a cycle as a reminder, and blinks with a chime after every 10 drying cycles. The dryer does not operate without the filter.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Dryer DLHC1455*. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL71424358, revision Rev.08, 2024-03-06, 56 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.