Was the washing machine letting water into the drum too slowly or not picking up at all? Is “1E” or “IE” constantly lit on the screen? Do not despair right away, because the problem may not be so terrible at all and you can fix it yourself. In this article, we will consider what caused the malfunction and how to fix it.
Decoding the error
The washing machine is full of laundry, all the powder and air conditioner compartments are filled up and filled, but no water is drawn after starting the program. The message "1E" or "IE" appears on the screen, which informs that for some reason it was not possible to draw water in the allotted time. At the same time, the motor is completely serviceable and emits a characteristic buzz, but water does not enter the tank at all or only in a thin stream.
Error IE, 1E on LG washing machines without display will be displayed at the same time by the prewash and main wash warning lights.
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In what cases can you eliminate yourself
IE error, 1E may not always be associated with a breakdown of the equipment itself. This often signals an insufficient pressure in the water supply system.
- Water cut-off by utilities... First of all, before looking for a problem, you need to make sure that no plumbing or repair work is being done at the site at your address. Usually, such a population is warned in advance or, in the event of an accident, the relevant workers of housing offices or heads of households report as far as possible.
Important:
Lack of pressure or insufficient pressure is the main reason for the appearance of error "1E" or "IE".
- The tap is closed in front of the hose going to the machine... In addition, you should check all the taps that are located on the path of the water supply to the machine. Some of them may be blocked. After opening them, the pressure that appears will eliminate the error.
- The valve in front of the hose of the machine is poorly open... Opening the valve not "all the way" can give insufficient head force. Therefore, you should check how open this locking mechanism is and unscrew it at full speed.
- The water supply hose is broken or kinked... Kinked or kinked hoses from the water supply to the washing machine can also cause an error to appear on the display. It is necessary to check their integrity and, if a defective element is found, replace it.
- The mesh is clogged–filter... A contaminated mesh is capable of not allowing water to pass in the required volume, therefore it should be checked provided that there is a pressure in the water supply system and open taps, serviceable supply hoses.This part is cleaned with water diluted in a liter with 1-2 teaspoons of citric acid or other detergents.
Important:
Rebooting the machine, which is performed by disconnecting it for a quarter of an hour from the power supply, often helps to eliminate the error "1E" or "IE".
Faults requiring repair
If all actions to remove obstacles in the path of the water entering the machine are eliminated, then the breakdown concerns the equipment. In this case, you cannot fix it yourself and you will need the help of a specialist. The table shows the main types of breakdowns, the reasons for their appearance and the signs by which they can be identified, as well as brief data on the required repair.
| Signs | The reasons | What to do |
| Does not collect water / collects very slowly (in some cases it collects little). | The filler valve is brokenresponsible for supplying water to the machine. It does not open, does not respond to signals from the control module, and water does not enter the machine.
On rare occasions, the valve opens slightly and water is slowly poured in. |
The inlet valve needs to be replaced. |
| No water is collected and IE error is on. | Defective pressure switch (water level sensor), which is responsible for monitoring the amount of water in the machine's tank. | Perhaps the pressure switch tube is clogged and needs to be purged. If it does not help, then a sensor replacement is required. |
| Does not fill water and code 1E is on | Control board problems (electronic controller) - a microcircuit that controls the operation of the machine. | Basically, the control module can be repaired. It is necessary to re-solder the burned out relay or triac, which are responsible for the operation of the water supply valve, and solder the tracks.
In some cases it is necessary to replace the electronic controller. |
Conclusion
The main thing for a washing machine is a stable water pressure and mains voltage. This will minimize any breakdowns and significantly extend its service life. To do this, you should get a special voltage stabilizer, since stable electricity indicators will not damage the control module or the valve coil. If, nevertheless, the error "1E" or "IE" appears on the display, then this can only indicate insufficient pressure due to various reasons, or about a breakdown of the equipment that controls the flow of fluid into the tank, or worn or kinked hoses.
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