MODEL PROFILE
Signal or code
Error codes and display signals
The official manual linked for this model documents these messages. Some indicators apply only to variants that display them; each entry is labeled as a code, indicator, or status.
No matching signal for this model.
Model and error-code facts may be shown in the language of the original source.
MODEL OVERVIEW
About this model: LG LDT7808SS
LG LDT7808SS top-control dishwasher: exact owner scope, operating states and displayed fault codes.
Identify the covered control and exact configuration
LG identifies LDT7808SS on its exact product page and also lists the stainless-steel SKU on the linked specification sheet. The owner cover uses the broader LDT780#** family notation, while page 27 illustrates a top control with a numeric display. That combination connects the displayed error table to this model more reliably than a generic LG code list. The sheet specifies a 15-place-setting NeveRust stainless tub, a 42 dBA sound rating, ten cycles and nine options. QuadWash and TrueSteam address washing, while an adjustable third rack and the illuminated tub affect how the machine is loaded and inspected. Wi-Fi and ThinQ are present, but a phone notification is not required to read the display. This model's tub light and three-height upper rack are useful identifying details when comparing photos of similar LG machines. Record the exact LDT7808SS plate, current panel characters and chosen program before interpreting a signal; this avoids assigning a fault belonging to a different family or panel.
Choose cycles without misreading time or drying
The control offers Auto, Heavy, Delicate, Refresh and Normal as well as several shorter or specialized selections. Turbo is for heavier soil and the manual says it has no drying by itself. Express is intended for a light load and Rinse simply holds dishes for a later wash; those modes also do not include drying. If dishes emerge wet from one of them, inspect the cycle choice and Extra Dry setting before concluding that the heater failed. Night Dry periodically runs a ventilation fan after washing to limit condensation in a closed tub. The downloadable P1 selection defaults to Pots and Pans, so P1 on the display is a chosen program and not a motor fault. Dual Zone puts stronger spray below and gentler spray above; Half Load directs washing to one rack. Energy Saver lowers wash and rinse temperatures but may lengthen time. The manual says its estimated time changes with options, soil, water temperature and hardness, making a longer countdown alone an unreliable diagnostic.
Use the rack and maintenance clues before a repair
Physical loading and maintenance can explain an apparently poor result without supplying an error code. The upper rack has three height positions; set both sides equally so the upper spray arm can connect and rotate, and do not put an oversized pan against the detergent cup. The exact sheet confirms an adjustable third rack, and the owner explains why cutlery separators prevent nesting. Machine Clean is an empty-tub program recommended monthly or after roughly thirty cycles. For best wash performance LG asks for filter cleaning after each load; a blocked household air gap or disposal is outside the dishwasher, even though it can impede draining. A flashing start-time light with a chime can also be the four-second door-closing rule. Control Lock shows CL, and the downloaded P series and rinse-aid setting labels are operational states rather than repairs. Take a photograph of the whole panel and note whether the door was open, the pump was running, and a drying option was selected before calling a code a fault.
Separate nine real codes from ordinary display states
The actual fault table appears on owner pages 51 and 52. IE points to incoming water, for which the supply and inlet hose are the first checks. OE points to drainage, where the hose, filters, air gap and disposer matter. bE can result from hand-dish soap foam or an unlevel machine, so changing an electronic board would not be the manual's first step. AE is the leak warning: shut off water and contact LG; the drain pump may operate intermittently as protection. FE means excessive water supply. HE concerns the heater circuit, tE the water-temperature sensor, LE the wash motor and NE the Vario motor; the manual directs service contact for those component rows. Do not use the appearance of CL, P1 or an estimated number of minutes as proof of one of these faults. Copy the displayed letters exactly and compare them with the table, then report the program, water state and any visible leakage. The source establishes the code meanings, not a diagnosis of the failed part in an individual home.
Verified model details
LDT780#** family and exact LDT7808SS specification
Source for this detail · Source page: 142 dBA, 15 settings and illuminated tub
Source for this detail · Source page: 27Turbo, Express and Rinse omit drying
Source for this detail · Source page: 1Night Dry ventilates after a cycle
Source for this detail · Source page: 51Nine genuine IE-to-NE fault rows
Source for this detail · Source page: 52
This description summarizes the linked source documents; check each cited source for your exact model and region.
Manufacturer source
Open official source
LG Top Control Smart Dishwasher - LDT7808SS | LG USA
Open official sourceIf there is a safety risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.