What does AE mean?
Water detected in the base pan.
Common causes
- Leaking hose or seal
- Too many suds
- Overfilling
What you can safely check
- Turn off the dishwasher and water
- Do not use regular dish soap
- Schedule service
Safety first. Unplug the appliance (and shut off gas or water where relevant) before inspecting it. Codes and procedures vary by model — check your owner’s manual.
When to call a technician
If the code comes back after these checks, or you see leaks, burning smells or tripped breakers, stop using the dishwasher and schedule a technician. Our team repairs LG dishwashers every week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does LG dishwasher error code AE mean?
Water detected in the base pan.
How do I fix LG code AE?
Turn off the dishwasher and water. Do not use regular dish soap. Schedule service.
When should I call a technician?
If the code comes back after these checks, or you see leaks, burning smells or tripped breakers, stop using the dishwasher and schedule a technician. Our team repairs LG dishwashers every week.
Other LG dishwasher codes
Updated Oct 29, 2026