LG Refrigerator Error Code Er SS
The temperature sensor for the pantry (deli) drawer is shorted or disconnected, so that drawer loses its separate temperature control. Reset the power first; a returning code means a new sensor.
Also shown as: E SS
Common causes
- Pantry temperature sensor shorted
- Pantry sensor disconnected, or its wiring damaged
What to check, in order
- Unplug the refrigerator for about 5 minutes, then restore power and see whether the code clears
- Keep using the refrigerator normally; only the separate temperature control of the pantry (deli) drawer is affected
- If the code returns, the pantry sensor needs replacing by a technician, as it is wired behind the drawer housing
Clear the code and test
- Fix what the checks above found first. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
- Plug the appliance back in and restore its water supply if it has one.
- Run the shortest programme and watch the point where the code appeared before.
- If the programme finishes with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns, write it down before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.
When to call a professional
Most cases are solved by the checks above. Book a technician if any of these apply:
- The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
- You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it at the tap.
- The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.
When you call, give the brand, the code Er SS, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Parts that may be involved
Pantry temperature sensor
Parts are model-specific. Find your model number first — usually on a label inside the door, on the door frame or on the back — and match the part to that number before ordering.
Questions people ask about Er SS
What does Er SS mean on a LG refrigerator?
Er SS means: Pantry sensor error: the pantry (deli drawer) temperature sensor is shorted or disconnected. The temperature sensor for the pantry (deli) drawer is shorted or disconnected, so that drawer loses its separate temperature control. Reset the power first; a returning code means a new sensor.
Can I fix LG Er SS myself?
Start yourself: the checks on this page cover the causes you can reach without opening the machine up. If they point to a faulty part, testing or replacing it is usually a technician job.
How do I clear LG Er SS?
Fix the cause first — clearing the code on its own brings it straight back. Then restore power and water, run the shortest programme, and watch the stage where the code appeared. If the programme finishes with no code, it is cleared.
Sources checked
- LG Help Library: washing machine error codes
- PartsTown Resource Center: LG washing machine troubleshooting codes
The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.