How To Put Your LG Front Load Washer In To Self Test Mode | Diagnostic Mode

This self test applies to most LG's Made in North America
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[@joaquinfernandesgarcia996]

1st press = Clockwise rotation (1:15) 2nd press = Low speed spin (1:41) 3rd press = High speed spin (2:04) 4th press = Pre wash inlet valve (2:43) 5th press = Main wash inlet valve (3:19) 6th press = Hot water inlet valve (3:30) 7th press = Bleach/Spray rinse inlet valve (3:42) 8th press = Counterclockwise rotation (4:00) 9th press = Heater/Thermister check (4:10) 10th press = Circulation pumps (4:52) 11th press = Drain pump (5:19) 12th press = Full shutdown (6:20)

[@joaquinfernandesgarcia996]

1E or IE = Input fault 0E or OE = Output fault 5E or SE = Motor sensor fault FE = Overfilling fault PE = Water level switch fault DE, DE1 or DE2 = Door faults LE = Locked motor fault UE or Ub = Unbalanced load fault PF = Power failure CE = Overcurrent fault 5ud or Sud = Sudslock fault tE = Temperature fault

[@animefan_9971]

Thank you so much for that!

[@ErolEskinazi]

Awesome summary. Thank you.

[@sunguyen8758]

I have P5 error,I know nothing about this error code,can you help me?thank you

[@factsonly3685]

I watched this video until the end for curiosity since he was doing a self test on the front loader, and I will tell you it was a very good video, no BS loud music people blend in their videos, good instructions step by step, to the point and effective in delivering the message, I felt I did not waste my time.

[@chinaunique5088]

So true! This video has been my "golden" go to video! I have been my own "mom the builder" 😁🥰

[@shewitesfa664]

Mine started to work after going step by step with him. Thank you

[@smokey3829]

Test sequence: 1 Tumble clockwise 2 Low speed spin 3 High speed spin 4 Pre-wash inlet valve 5 Main wash inlet valve 6 Hot water inlet valve 7 Bleach/spray rinse valve 8 Tumble counter-clockwise 9 3-second heater, thermistor check 10 Recirculation pump test 11 Drain pump test 12 Exit test, off

[@guadalupediaz8019]

FYI if step 10 dose not happen and goes to step 11, means the machine dose not have a Recirculation pump. Would of been nice if the store where I purchased would of informed me.

[@greglenox7837]

in step 3 i get loud noise and squeals and the rpm drops down but no error code can you please explain

[@snatchcleanjerk5045]

Thank you very much for this video-aid! Your instructions helped to clear the dE error and get our washer back to "normal".

[@ms.loralee4188]

Years later…..Your video is a great help! Easy to follow and descriptive. I was able to figure out what was wrong with my LG washer/dryer combo with your video. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@rykmccarty219]

Absolutely fantastic video presentation and explanation, especially for the meaning of any codes in display screen. I only wish I had come upon this self diagnostic test earlier before spending about $75 dollars on a drain pump and cold water inlet valve. Unfortunately my main power board went.

[@chynadarby8024]

Been bouncing around the internet all night trying to diagnose a problem. Was about to order a new machine altogether. Found your video and am so thrilled. Will be ordering a new drain pump thanks to your wonderful video. Thank you so very much!

[@MissJLaursen]

I am SO appreciative of this video!!! My machine packed a sad on me and I was panicking!!! This worked!!!! It took me a hot minute to figure which was my "soil" button as it is different but I got there!!! Thankyou. Thankyou!!!!

[@casualuser2010]

This is one of the best videos I have seen that gave me information on doing a problem assessment for this washer. I am glad I found this and will continue to monitor this channel. Thanks again for this excellent information.

[@sammason8299]

Thank you very much! Often when there are issues with appliances, I’m stuck wondering where to start. This is a great place to begin.

[@arielwebster6683]

Thank you so much. I had a tech come out and look at it a few weeks ago and nothing. I came across your video trying to see if I could run the diagnostic they did and it worked! Now I can tell them exactly what's going on.

[@1xicano]

I want to say Thank You! Your video help me diagnose a bad pressure switch. Once again Thank you!

[@jenriggs1261]

Thank you. Your test tip saved alot of time. I had no idea that could be done.👍

[@DanielCampbell007]

Awesome pace, explanation and great video quality. Thanks for the upload guys.

[@Kingjust22]

Totally helpful after repairing a scrubbing rotor. Thanks.

[@bradmorgan5909]

Thank you! Watched your video, ordered off your link and installed. Definitely saved myself $300 at least. My model has a few more features so my pump assembly had a couple more hoses and was held down by 3 bolts, no clip. Other than that the hardest part was the ring that held in the rubber gasket.

[@camilleperniciaro4776]

Thanks to your video, I was able to change my drain pump for $33. There were a few differences, but nothing I could not work through easily. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@trinap.8904]

Is that instruction in this video? I may have to replace my drain pump.

[@ErolEskinazi]

My washer was noisy at times. For me it ended up being the recirculation valve. I was able to isolate using your instructions. Thank you.

[@THEMAXX18]

Just fixed my washer thanks to this video. Thank you so much.

[@raymondmosier5858]

I just want to thank you for helping with my LG washer, the problem is fix, I Appreciate it very much.. God bless

[@jimmymac1957]

You do a great job making these videos. Very informative and concise. Thank you.

[@auntnatalie]

Thank you!!! great voice. Good pace. You did wonderful.

[@joeb134]

Notes in case some runs into the same problems with the test as I did. If you washer has water in it and won't drain. The washer will not spin during the spin test. You have to drain it first. Also it's a pretty good indication it's the pump Thanks for the video. I was able to identify the problem fairly quickly

[@corojvnsanlorenzo]

I found same problem, it was the pump

[@mowax89]

Hello, when you did the diagnostics, did the machine shut off at step 10? Mine is turns off at step 10, which is the recirculating pump but when I search for recirculating pump for my model ( MODEL:WM3170CW ) it does not have that part. So does it mean it’s just the drain pump?

[@joeb134]

@@mowax89 I don't remember off hand how many steps there were. If you don't have a circulation pump, then you won't have that step

[@DOCTORJAN714]

Extremely helpful, useful, and informative. Thanks a lot.

[@frzmln78]

Thank you! i have the same model and worked as expected.

[@leonicholson9382]

Many, many thanks! Our WM3270CW somehow was locked up, with the pause button flashing and the selector knob illuminating all choices. Ran the diagnosis and it reset to working as usual.

[@ArtyomEryomin]

I love the LG 14 kg washing machine! Good, you're testing!

[@mattrivera7654]

You just saved us so much money. You are an Angle! We love you! Thank you!

[@Kenpachi69420]

i wonder if he's an obtuse angle or an acute. Perhaps a right angle.

[@Yvette1981xoxo]

@@Kenpachi69420 idiot you know what he meant..🤣

[@GG-ld9ef]

@@Kenpachi69420 Triangle

[@pontiac500bj]

Very good test run. Thank you.

[@michelleburris6289]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! WORKED EXACTALLY LIKE YOU SAID!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@volpe1970]

Thank you for the walk through.

[@williesmith]

Thanks very much for posting this!

[@HardBoiledGregADV]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to do that.

[@MegaGuinan]

Thank you for this concise video!

[@tedlawrence5257]

Great video - concise and professional. thanks!

[@eastbaygrease10]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@papadanielp]

Awesome. Used this to verify functionality!

[@greggoldman9739]

Thank you for making this video!!!! Very helpful.

[@EL-em3mn]

Thanks so much. It worked exactly like you said. Even a most simpleton of simpletons could follow those directions.

[@vuotbien215]

Thank you. It's a big help.

[@DominicGichane]

Very detailed. A huge thank you

[@theblade9024]

Great video. Very clear and at the right speed so I could follow and write down the information for each step. Thanks.

[@savageAMG]

Awesome video, helped me because I was able to follow along step by step with you. 💯

[@ErolEskinazi]

Thank you very much for this video. Because of this, I discovered that my issue was with the circulating pump. That was what was making the noise. Saved me a ton of aggravation and money.

[@manuelbuizatarrida5953]

It is happening to my lg , a noise and it doesn't pump out the water. what did you do to solve the problem?

[@ErolEskinazi]

@@manuelbuizatarrida5953 hi. My issue was to change out the recirculation pump which I did. I am not sure if that is the same pump that also empties the tub or not. I want to say it is a different pump that empties the tub.

[@manuelbuizatarrida5953]

@@ErolEskinazi THANK YOU VERY MUCH,

[@joeb134]

@@ErolEskinazi I think mine must be the same pump for circulation and to empty the tub. Mine makes noise on test 2,3, and 10. Mine only had 10 test not 11.

[@joeb134]

For those who run into this issue. The spin test will not work if you have water in the machine. You have to drain it first.

[@Raj-vd3xv]

Thank you so much , great video

[@MoneyMonster0000]

Thanks great video I followed the video and it helped along with cleaning the filter

[@ronaldsantosjapan]

This is not in the operation manual. Thank you showing that this can be done and how!

[@JMEREEL1142]

Great video and great info, thank you!

[@robwooly]

Great presentation. Thanks. Rob

[@ramchillarege1658]

Thank you. Excellent video.

[@papilon1958]

Brilliant many thanks for the video.

[@Brettdyt]

Great video. 255 is a binary digital scaled computing value. It represents the maximum value out of 256 values that can be represented with 8 bits (0 - 255). 255 would be completely empty, 128 would be half-filled, and 0 would be completely full.

[@animefan_9971]

192 would be quarter-filled

[@philipk2017]

Thank you, sir, it's working once again. :-) Excellent instructional video.

[@cashaww]

Thanks for this video. I found this video very informative.

[@carlos-kx4sn]

Very helpful video. Thank you sir

[@farisasmith7109]

My timer was stuck at five minutes. Did the diagnostic sequence and it ran normally afterwards. Thank you.

[@Word2theM]

Thank you! You saved my life!!

[@blackgtfoxovert6104]

Thank you for this post. You have helped me out!

[@calvincheng865]

Thank you very helpful video much appreciate

[@jonathancauley84]

Please put the list of cycles and tests in the description, so we can just look and check our machines. Very helpful!!

[@davidgatdula6568]

EMPTY and closed door - lights on the machine off Press SPIN and SOIL together, then power button START button cycles through the tests 1st press - Tumble clockwise 2nd- Low speed @600 RPM 3rd - High spin @1100-1150 RPM 4th - Prewash Inlet valve 5th - Main wash inlet valve 6th - Hot water inlet valve test 7th - Bleach/spray rinse valve 8th - Tumble counter clockwise 9th - 3 Sec heater, thermister check - only turns the heater on for 3 seconds 10th - Recirculation pump test - side jets on the door area 11th - Drain pump test - can just look at it to see if it's draining 12th - turns machine back OFF

[@bestpaintballer9]

I screen shot this comment, printed it out and put it with the manual lol Your now on file.

[@EdwardWallaceTechTalk]

I just wanted to stop back with an update. I replaced the drain pump and my LG front load washer is running great again thanks to this video.

[@postprod09]

Was your washer not draining? Ours does a spin cycle endlessly. Sometimes the time reads 6 minutes and 20 minutes later it is still spinning.

[@EdwardWallaceTechTalk]

@@postprod09 Hi. Yea suddenly our washer would not drain. After replacing the pump it worked great. Was really an easy job when you take your time. Have a great day.

[@postprod09]

@@EdwardWallaceTechTalk Oh ours is draining, it just gets stuck on the spin/rinse cycle FOREVER. Not sure if this is a drain pump problem.

[@EdwardWallaceTechTalk]

Ours was not draining so never went into so in cycle.

[@MrSDPace]

@postprod09 mine gets stuck on the spin/rinse part of the wash. it usually happens when the machine is fully loaded with clothes. sometimes it takes so long it just gives up and shuts off. it also will occasionally leak water from underneath (which is driving me crazy! 😡). I’m considering just changing the pump myself in hopes of solving the issue. did you happen to diagnose and solve your problem?

[@jakelake6794]

Thank you, it really helped.

[@ruready4adventure743]

Big help! Thanks!

[@gman1904]

Great video, drain humming but not draining, no error code. not clogged at strainer basket. model WM4270HWA

[@robertsirovatka4542]

my WT1101CW does the same thing

[@mickeyhouse7735]

I have the 3070, I was about to pay someone 100 to run a diagnostic on it, cause it was loud in the spin cycle. Now we can do it ourselves and call the manufacture.

[@mikemayville1667]

Bb

[@robarmstrong1348]

Bad rotor ?

[@darrentaylor5885]

Thx for the great info!! Is there a way of testing the fabric softener water feed? Mine does not empty and all holes and tray are clean. thinking water isn't going into the dispenser when required. Thx again

[@Stevechristian-kx1iq]

Thanks for your video, I agree with everyone that has responded. It is the best video out there I was not able to get through all of the cycles. I did this test twice with the same results just to make sure. The differance with your test and mine is when I started the test my screen displayed U37 and D72 any help is appriciated Test sequence: 1 Tumble clockwise 2 Low speed spin 3 High speed spin 4 Pre-wash inlet valve 5 Main wash inlet valve 6 Hot water inlet valve 7 Bleach/spray rinse valve 8 Tumble counter-clockwise 9 3-second heater, thermistor check ( not sure this happened) 10 Recirculation pump test ( The washer shut off) 11 Drain pump test 12 Exit test, off

[@adem7223]

Same, after step 8, mine goes to 11, where it drains and then next button is shut off. Can't test the recirculation pump. Anyone have more information?

[@georgemilosavich9857]

Hooray I just came across this video. I have an older LG washer and The tub doesn't spin or is very difficult to spin. I mean spinning it by hand? is the motor burned out?

[@jesushuerta1852]

OUSTANDING!!! Thank you brother. Water inlet valve inoperable in my trusty LG. I've subscribed!

[@LlyleHunter]

Hi Eugene, LG front loaders have so many movements. Would you be able to show a Handwash Cycle?

[@lesclark100]

Thank you Thank you great video

[@deponzi]

thanks so much very helpful

[@martinxl3684]

This was helpful. Well done. I have a 2008 LG washer with a different display screen. However the 11 part diagnostic test is identical. I quickly determined that the prewash and main wash inlet valve test failed and resolved the problem. This diagnostic test is not in the LG ownwers manual.

[@tochukwuoparaocha8794]

martin xl how did you solve the valve problems?

[@angeleli6866]

Did you have to replace the inlet valve?

[@sophiedan5329]

I’m curious as well!!

[@roccolover]

Me too

[@cosettapessa6417]

He must be dead. 🪦

[@sixpackyoung9698]

I wonder which one is the best ventless dryer you would recommend? Thank you.

[@joeb134]

This video is awesome. Unfortunately my LG washer isn't. My second time watching this video and my 4th repair in 10 months

[@verodino8425]

Hi I know this video is old. But until 2021 it has become very handy to us. Do you have another video explaining what happened (need to fix) when the number don't move when you adding water and the spinning cycle?

[@Sabrinadevenish]

Omg thank you so much I didn’t know my washer could do this lol

[@sophiedan5329]

Kilo’s Asmr me either!!! This is why I love KZbin!! Hahaha

[@actuallybuzz]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@guadalupediaz8019]

This is very good info to know about, unfortunately, I have discovered that the model I have is not equipped with a recirculating pump. What is even more disappointing is that I believe that we purchased our machine a few years ago (2020) I also noticed that this info clip was posted 2018. Guess I'll have to go the place of purchase to inquire of this. Might explain why the price was what it was.

[@lancomedic]

Fantastic, thanks.

[@tedlersr2]

Hello Eugene. I have a WM8100H*A LG. Ran the diag test and everything worked fine. Loaded clothes in it and it won’t fill. It’s been acting odd for the last few loads (not filling) when you hit start. It would work if you cycled the power button a few times but now it won’t even do that. I’ve checked the incoming pressure and filters and they were good to go. Less then 9 months old and I’m at a loss. I’m thinking inlet valve but why would it fill in test mode and not the wash cycle?! Neither hot or cold works. Thanks for the great video!!

[@mazomaniac2079]

thanks, this helped me!

[@lalo61]

Very good video thank you

[@stevennahulak6768]

Great video. Is there also to put my LG DLGX8101V dryer in self-test mode? Thanks

[@sabinesheridan980]

Thank you for this video. Is there a sequence to use to fill the tub with more water on this model?

[@kevwills858]

Very helpful video .. its a pitty mine is an earlier WD1049c ... controls in different locations but Im sure it has a diagnostic mode similar, just founf no info sofar ...

[@MassiveMastador]

Thank you for posting this video. It helped me to use the test mode to isolate the drain pump.

[@mx.periwinkle2921]

Hello there, can you help me out here and walk me through the process?. I think my problem is the draining pump too since I saw lots of standing water in the last wash. First was my car, then the lawn mower, now the washer, all in the space of four days. Did you call someone or did you do the work yourself? I'm within four days of my kids graduation and going crazy here, if I could afford it I would just go buy a new one and save me the headache, anyway, I would really appreciate the help.

[@JM-yx1lm]

Do you have a diagram that shows what hose goes to what port of the detergent dispenser from the main water valves. I took the dispenser off and not real sure if i put 2 of the hoses back into their correct spot.

[@user-uy1um8ne9o]

Many many thanks

[@jezamae]

Wow! Such an awesome video! I see that you've helped ppl in the comments below...so, I'm going to unload my problem on you and see if you might grace me with some of your wisdom. :) My washer stopped draining. Being very, very poor but somewhat handy, I did a ton of online research and the most obvious answer seemed to be the drain pump. I ordered the part on Amazon, took the washer apart and...it wasn't the pump. I really need to get my washer working and finally decided to ask for an appliance recommendation on FB. One of the comments suggested it might be the timer...and I had an a-ha! moment. I remembered that the timer said '7 minutes left' for an hour+ before I realized anything was wrong. I figured it wasn't moving on to the spin cycle because it *couldn't* drain. But maybe the washer just isn't getting the "time to drain" message...? I actually had a really hard time getting the wash to end so I could even open the door. Does that sound like a timer issue to you? If you have any thoughts, ideas, suggestions or directions to point me I will love you forever. I'm out of clean clothes! :,(

[@javierramirezramirez6297]

Guy is a genius thanks

[@Fluterra]

I have a new 3900 model. I ran this test and it’s displaying nE at the end. I think it came on during the spin tests, but the rpms matched yours. I’m hoping it means “no error”?! Thanks!

[@inhocsigno9151]

Very helpful.

[@MrClary69]

Hi! I have the same washer and the extra high speed button does not work, does not turn on, what can it be??

[@danicahuber8402]

Thanks!

[@liselafleur1873]

Absolutely very useful. do you have a video on how to activate /deactivate the Turbo Wash on a front load LG 4500 HB

[@maryjane-ogle]

I have an LG Front Loading Washer WM2701HV and when I turn it on it will either work or the display will flicker. It is very intermittent and I never know when it will happen. I have done a reset on my washer and sometimes that fixes it, but many times it just flickers and will not allow me to push any buttons. When I put it into test mode the display is flickering. Have you ever had that happen?

[@s2kseth]

I dig your Videos. Do the WM3400CW have a recirculation pump. When I do a self test I hear a motor but no water is spraying threw the Jets. No error codes or problems with Washer though.👍🏾

[@carmenmuscat9174]

i would like to ask about repairs. Is it fixed at home or do the repairs need to take place at a workshop?

[@kristinebarski110]

Thank you this was very helpful. However I went through all steps. I received no error cods, but the last one I believe step 9 or 10, drum spun but water was coming out from bottom of washer, I'm guessing a seal needs replaced. But what concerns me, is it was humming like it wasn't going into the next phase. Keep in mind, it filled, and the drum was spinning when we got to that step. Basically my problem is this, Washer stops at the spin cycle.

[@trainman12337]

i believe your problem my be the drain pump.

[@trainman12337]

I’m sorry I mean your recirculating pumps.