The LE error code on Kenmore washers (particularly LG-manufactured Kenmore models) indicates that the motor has become locked or overloaded. The washer detected that the motor was unable to rotate the drum at the expected speed, either due to a mechanical obstruction, a motor fault, or a BLDC motor control issue.
Causes of the Kenmore Washer LE Error
- Overloaded drum (too much laundry)
- Single large, heavy item causing the drum to be imbalanced and difficult to rotate
- Foreign object (coin, underwire, small garment) caught between the drum and tub
- Faulty BLDC motor
- Defective motor control board (inverter board)
- Hall sensor failure
Troubleshooting
- Cancel the cycle and remove some laundry if the drum is overloaded.
- Spin the drum by hand to feel for unusual resistance or grinding.
- Check for any objects visible between the drum and door gasket.
- Reset and run a small test load.
- If LE persists, the motor, hall sensor, or inverter board requires professional diagnosis.