UE
LG Washing Machine
Severity: MinorWhat Does This Error Mean?
UE on an LG washing machine means the load is unbalanced and the machine has stopped the spin to prevent damage. Open the door, redistribute the laundry evenly around the drum, and press Start to resume.
Affected Models
- LG WM3900H
- LG WM4000H
- LG WT7300C
- LG WM3700H
- LG TurboWash 360 series
Common Causes
- Single heavy item (towel, duvet) clumped on one side
- Too few items in the drum — no weight to counterbalance
- Drum overloaded and items compressed into one mass
- Machine not sitting level
- Drum bearing worn on older machines
How to Fix It
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Press Start/Pause, open the door, and rearrange the laundry evenly.
Spread items around the full circumference of the drum. Pull apart any items that have tangled together into a ball.
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Add 1-2 extra items if washing a single large piece.
A single large item (duvet, heavy towel) will always cause UE. Adding a few smaller items creates the counterweight needed for a balanced spin.
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Ensure all four feet are firmly on the floor and the machine is level.
Use a spirit level on top of the machine. Adjust the levelling feet as needed and tighten the lock nuts to prevent them from shifting during vibration.
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Do not overload — fill the drum to 80% maximum.
LG washers need space for laundry to move and redistribute during the spin ramp-up. A drum packed to 100% cannot redistribute and will consistently show UE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my LG washer show UE only on fast spin cycles?
At low speeds the imbalance is manageable, but at high spin speeds (800+ RPM) even a slight imbalance becomes significant. If UE only appears at high speed, the machine is slightly out of level — recheck all four feet.
Is UE the same as uE on LG washers?
Yes — uE (lowercase u, uppercase E) is a warning that the machine is attempting to rebalance the load. If it cannot rebalance, it displays UE (uppercase) and stops. Both are the same unbalanced load issue.