What dE4 (SideKick Pedestal Drawer Blocked) Means
dE4 appears when the SideKick washer is operated without the drawer fully closed, per LG's dedicated dE4 Help Library article, which specifically names a foreign object - like a sock caught in the side of the drawer - as the likely cause, blocking the drawer rail on one side from fully closing and preventing the door from locking.
Common Causes of dE4 (SideKick Pedestal Drawer Blocked)
- Sock or small item caught in the drawer's side rail
- Drawer rail obstruction preventing a full, even close
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Inspect the drawer track for foreign objects, especially small items like socks caught along the side rail, and remove any blockage before closing the drawer again.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- If a careful check of the drawer rails doesn't turn up an obstruction and dE4 persists, the rail or latch mechanism needs a technician's inspection rather than continued forcing of the drawer.
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.