LG dishwasher bE code: too many suds

The dishwasher has detected too many suds. This is usually caused by hand dish soap or too much detergent, and you can clear it yourself.

Likely causes

Listed from most to least common.

1. Hand dish soap used instead of dishwasher detergent
2. Too much liquid detergent
3. Dishes rinsed with dish soap and not rinsed off
4. Faulty sensor if there are no suds

How to fix the bE code

1. 1

   Step 1: Check your detergent

   Use only dishwasher detergent. If you use liquid, use a small amount, or switch to powder or pods.

2. 2

   Step 2: Remove the suds

   Set rinse aid to L0. With no detergent, put a bowl with about 1 cup of milk on the upper rack.

3. 3

   Step 3: Run a rinse cycle

   Run a Normal cycle with Extra Dry and Rinse. Repeat if suds remain, then reset your rinse aid level.

4. 4

   Step 4: Test without detergent

   Run an empty cycle with no detergent. If bE shows with no suds, the dishwasher needs service.

You'll need: Bowl, milk.

Parts that may need replacing

Check your model number on the label inside the door or on the back before ordering.

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When to call a technician

If bE appears when there are no suds in the tub, call a technician to check the sensor.

Models this applies to

• LDF, LDT and LDP series
• QuadWash and TrueSteam models

Codes can differ slightly between models. Your owner's manual is the final word and is available from LG support.

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