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Samsung dishwashers error codes

17 dishwasher error codes for Samsung dishwashers, what each one means and what to try, paraphrased from Samsung's own source. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your own manual.

All codes

1E / IE

What it means: Waterwall models: water cannot get through the filter. Rotary models: it is too hot inside. You can usually fix this yourself.

What to try

  1. Waterwall: clean the fine filter at the bottom.
  2. Rotary: switch off the breaker for 30 seconds, empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run Normal.
  3. Request service if it returns.

3C

What it means: The pump has failed. This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Turn off the dishwasher and start the cycle again.
  2. If it repeats, request service.

3E

What it means: The incoming water is too hot. You can usually fix this yourself.

What to try

  1. Make sure the hot water supply is not set above 176°F.
  2. If it is not and the code continues, request service.

4C / 4E

What it means: The dishwasher is not getting water at the pressure or temperature it needs. You can usually fix this yourself.

What to try

  1. See Samsung's guide for dishwasher water supply requirements.

5C / 5E / SC / SE

What it means: The dishwasher cannot drain. You can usually fix this yourself.

What to try

  1. Follow Samsung's guide for a dishwasher that is not draining.

7E

What it means: The Waterwall reflector cannot move correctly. You can usually fix this yourself.

What to try

  1. Follow Samsung's guide for the Waterwall reflector error.

9E

What it means: Not enough water in the dishwasher. You can usually fix this yourself.

What to try

  1. Empty it, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.
  2. If it repeats, switch off the breaker and request service.

AP

What it means: Access Point mode for connecting to a phone; not a fault. You can usually fix this yourself.

What to try

  1. If you are not connecting it, turn the dishwasher off and on.

bE / 6E

What it means: A button is stuck. You can usually fix this yourself.

What to try

  1. Turn it off and press every button.
  2. If any buttons are not working correctly or the code returns, request service.

CE

What it means: The control panel cannot talk to the rest of the dishwasher. This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Turn it off and start again; request service if it continues.

HC

What it means: It is too hot inside the dishwasher. This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Switch the power to the dishwasher off at the circuit breaker for 30 seconds, then on again.
  2. Empty the dishwasher, fill the detergent drawer and start a Normal cycle.
  3. If the error occurs again, request service.

HE

What it means: The inside temperature is being read wrongly (heater error). This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Empty it, add detergent and run Normal.
  2. If it repeats, switch off the breaker and request service.

LC / LE

What it means: The dishwasher's leak sensor detects moisture; the dishwasher turns itself on and attempts to drain the water away. This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Look for leaks; on Waterwall models also check the reflector is not blocked.
  2. Request service if it continues.

OC / 0C / oE

What it means: There is more water inside than there should be. This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Follow Samsung's drain and overflow guide.

PC

What it means: The Zone Wash function is not operating correctly. This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Turn off the dishwasher and then try to start the cycle again.
  2. If the error still occurs, request service.

PE

What it means: The half load function is not performing correctly. This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Empty it, add detergent and run a half load.
  2. If it repeats, switch off the breaker and request service.

tE

What it means: The temperature sensor reading is wrong. This one often needs a licensed technician.

What to try

  1. Empty it, add detergent and run Normal.
  2. If it repeats, switch off the breaker and request service.

Source

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