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[LG Styler error code] There is an Empty water warning on the display.

Troubleshooting

Is the [Empty water] lamp illuminated on the Styler display? Is the [Empty water] lamp still illuminated even after you have drained the water?

When the drainage tank is full, the Styler will stop working and the [Empty water] message will appear on the display window.
If you have used the [Styling] cycle more than 3 times or the drying cycle, discard any water in the drainage tank.

Causes and Symptoms

  • The drainage tank is filled with water.
  • The water level detection sensor is tilted.

Try this

Is the drainage tank full of water?

➔ Discard all the water in the drainage tank.

The Styler will not operate if the drainage tank is full.
Follow the method below to completely empty the water in the drainage tank.

How to empty the drainage tank
1. Open the Styler door and pull out the drainage tank at the bottom left.
2. Open the drainage tank lid and discard all of the water.
3. When inserting the drainage tank back into place, insert it until you hear a “click” sound.
Image of removing the styler water bottle, discarding the water, and refitting it

Is the [Empty water] message still displayed after emptying the water?

➔ Fill the drainage tank to about one-third capacity with water, swing it gently up and down to correct the position of the water level detection sensor, and then put it back in place.

If the sensor that detects the water level is tilted, the [Empty water] message will continue to appear on the display.

Styler Water Height Sensing Sensor Image

※ If it still does not solve the problem, we recommend that you have it checked by an LG service technician for an accurate diagnosis.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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