What PE (796 / LG-built) Means
PE on LG-built Kenmore washers with 796-prefix model numbers reports the water level sensor circuit as failed. The control has no reliable way to know how full the tub is, so it stops rather than guess.
Common Causes of PE (796 / LG-built)
- A failed water level sensor
- The harness between sensor and main control board broken or unseated
- The sensing hose from the tub blocked with detergent residue
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Note whether the tub barely wets the load or fills unusually high; which way the error leans tells a technician a good deal before the machine is opened.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- The sensor and its harness sit beside the control board, which is live whenever the cord is connected.
- A sensor replaced without clearing the sensing hose reproduces the same reading immediately.
- Opening the cabinet to reach the sensor may affect any remaining coverage — check your terms first.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.