A WD100CW SideKick has a sliding drawer and an inner lid. LG distinguishes a drawer not closed (dE1), drawer closed but not locked (dE2), and inner lid not properly latched (dE3). Check the closure named by the code before following a full-size front-loader door guide.
Models covered
WD100CW SideKick pedestal washer. Uses LG’s SideKick-specific code guide plus exact-model owner manual; excludes full-size front-load dE procedures.
Wait for motion to stop and the door or lid to unlock. Water may be hot. Isolate power and follow the exact manual before any user filter maintenance. Never open a filter against a full drum, force a lock or bypass an interlock.
Compare the behavior
Match the documented control, cycle or feature before interpreting the result. The comparison below keeps normal model behavior separate from an unresolved fault.
| Observed state | Interpretation / next step |
|---|---|
| dE1 | Drawer not properly closed. |
| dE2 | Drawer closed but not locked. |
| dE3 | Inner lid not latched; check obstruction or shipping film. |
Model-specific checks
Match the physical closure to the code
Open the drawer only after the appliance permits it. For dE1, reopen and close the drawer normally. For dE2, LG’s guide describes turning the unit off, opening the drawer, restarting and closing firmly. “Closed” and “locked” are separate states; a shut-looking front does not prove the lock engaged.
A dE3 needs an inner-lid check
Look for clothing preventing the lid from seating and check whether original protective film remains rolled around its edge. Close the inner lid correctly before closing the drawer. Do not repeatedly slam the drawer to compensate for an obstructed inner lid.
Treat a repeated lock failure as a boundary
Photograph the exact code, note which closure was obstructed and whether normal correction cleared it. A click or buzz alone does not identify the failed part. If it continues with both closures unobstructed, arrange service instead of defeating a lock or operating with the drawer partly open.
Interpret the comparison
Two closures explain why a generic “close the washer door” answer can fail on SideKick. Mapping codes to those closures avoids both wrong-part assumptions and unsafe bypasses.
When to stop and get help
Only carry out maintenance permitted in your model’s manual. For service, note the full model number and suffix, displayed code, selected cycle and what happened during the checks. Leave internal wiring, gas components, pumps and safety devices to a qualified professional. A symptom alone does not identify a failed part.
Sources & references
- dE1/dE2 refer to drawer closure/locking, dE3 to lid latching. dE1, dE2, dE3 sections
Based on publicly available manuals, manufacturer support and the references listed here. We have not inspected or tested your appliance. Follow the instructions for your exact model; a guide cannot replace an in-person diagnosis.