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LG Dishwasher - Troubleshooting bE Error Code

  • Troubleshooting

Error code bE stands for bubble error.

If a regular handwash or liquid dishwashing detergent is used, excessive bubbles may be generated, causing leakage to the outside.
To avoid leakage, there is a function that displays the bE error.

Try this

Do you use a regular handwash or a liquid dishwash?

➔ Do not use a regular kitchen detergent or liquid dishwashing detergent.

Use a powder detergent or solid-type dedicated detergent for dishwashers.
Make sure to use a powder detergent or solid-type dedicated detergent for dishwashers.

Check the detergent you are using

Empty the dishwasher and operate it without adding any detergent.
If excessive foam remains after operation and ‘bE’ is displayed, it indicates that the error was caused by using the wrong type of detergent.

using detergent that is not suitable for dishwasher
'bE' error in display window

What to do if excessive foam remains after a wash cycle

1. Set the rinse aid level to L0.

2. Do not put detergent in the detergent dispenser. Instead, place a bowl with 200ml to 300ml of milk in the middle of the upper rack.

  • Operating the dishwasher with milk inside helps to reduce foam.
Put 200ml milk in the center of the top storage compartment.

3. Run the dishwasher on [Normal] cycle.

  • Bubbles may still remain after following these steps as the composition of detergents and rinse aids vary by brand.
    If foam still remains, repeat the above steps.

4. Once the cycle is finished, you can set the rinse aid level back to how it was.

Has bE occurred only once or sporadically?

➔ If you use a detergent that generates a lot of bubbles, bE may occur sporadically depending on how dirty the dishes are.

If you use an eco-friendly type 1 detergent or a large amount of detergent, excessive bubbles may be generated and bE may be displayed.
Change the type of detergent (to the recommended one) or reduce the amount of detergent.

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

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