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LG · Dishwasher

LG nE error code

Spray arm (Vario) motor fault

The Vario motor, which controls the spray arms, isn't turning normally. LG says a dish touching the impeller can be enough to cause it.

What to check

Worth repairing?

Usually free

Often just the way it's loaded. If it keeps coming back, the motor needs an engineer.

Can you do it yourself?

Very easy

About 5 minutes

Before you start

  • Low risk: nothing to open up.

What to check, in order

  1. Rearrange the dishes

    Reload so that nothing touches the impeller, which LG names as a cause.

  2. Restart

    Then restart the dishwasher.

When to call an engineer

If nE comes back after you've reloaded, LG says to request service.

Checked against

Last reviewed September 2026. Manufacturers update their pages, and your manual is the final word.

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