Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes
Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes: find your code, try the safe step, and book if it does not clear.
Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes explained in plain words: what the display says, the safe thing to try first, and when to book a technician.
These codes come from Samsung’s US troubleshooting page for dishwashers. Some models show blinking lights instead of codes, and Samsung says not to reset the dishwasher or clear the code before you troubleshoot.
Codes vary by model: check your manual or the model label.
Before you try anything: switch the appliance off and unplug it, or turn off its breaker, before you touch a hose, filter or panel. Do not open the control board or electronics, and never bypass a safety switch, lock or thermostat to get past a code.
Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes: what each one means
4C, 4E
- What the manufacturer says: Water supply error: water pressure or temperature is insufficient.
- One safe thing to try: Check the water supply valve is open and the inlet hose is not kinked.
- Book a technician when: the code returns once the supply is clearly fine.
5C, 5E, SC, SE
- What the manufacturer says: Drain error: the dishwasher cannot drain.
- One safe thing to try: Check the drain hose for kinks and clean the filter.
- Book a technician when: it will not drain after these checks.
9E
- What the manufacturer says: Low water level: not enough water in the dishwasher.
- One safe thing to try: Empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.
- Book a technician when: it persists. Samsung says to turn power off at the breaker and request service.
OC, 0C, oE
- What the manufacturer says: Over-level water error: more water than there should be.
- One safe thing to try: Turn off the water supply and unplug the dishwasher. This is our advice.
- Book a technician when: straight away. Do not keep running it with too much water.
LC, LE
- What the manufacturer says: Leakage error: the leak sensor detects moisture, and the dishwasher turns on, will not turn off and tries to drain.
- One safe thing to try: Check under the dishwasher for water, and on Waterwall models check whether the reflector is blocked.
- Book a technician when: the code appears or you find water. Samsung gives no separate steps.
HE
- What the manufacturer says: Heater error: the interior temperature is detected incorrectly.
- One safe thing to try: Empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.
- Book a technician when: it persists. Samsung says to turn power off at the breaker and request service.
HC
- What the manufacturer says: High temperature heater error: the interior is too hot.
- One safe thing to try: Turn power off at the breaker for 30 seconds, empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.
- Book a technician when: it recurs.
tE
- What the manufacturer says: Temperature sensor error: the interior temperature is detected incorrectly.
- One safe thing to try: Empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.
- Book a technician when: it persists. Samsung says to turn power off at the breaker and request service.
3E
- What the manufacturer says: High temperature water supply error: the water is too hot.
- One safe thing to try: Confirm the hot water supply is not set above 176 degrees F.
- Book a technician when: it persists with a lower setting.
bE, 6E
- What the manufacturer says: Button error: the panel detects a stuck button.
- One safe thing to try: Turn off the dishwasher and touch every button.
- Book a technician when: a button does not work, or the code returns on power-up.
CE
- What the manufacturer says: Communication error: the control panel cannot communicate with the rest of the unit.
- One safe thing to try: Turn off the dishwasher and restart it.
- Book a technician when: it continues after the restart.
3C
- What the manufacturer says: Pump operation error: the pump has failed.
- One safe thing to try: Turn off the dishwasher and restart the cycle.
- Book a technician when: it persists.
If the code keeps coming back
Several of these codes involve water or heat, so do not keep running a dishwasher that overfills, leaks or overheats. We repair Samsung dishwashers; see our Samsung page and our dishwasher repair page. When you are ready, book a visit or call (916) 582-7791. the visit is $80, and we explain the cause and your options before any repair.
Need help with samsung dishwasher error codes? Book a visit or call (916) 582-7791.
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Questions about samsung dishwasher error codes
My Samsung dishwasher shows 5E. What does it mean?+
Samsung says 5E, 5C, SC and SE are drain errors. Check the drain hose for kinks and clean the filter. If it will not drain, book a visit.
Should I reset the dishwasher to clear a code?+
Samsung says not to reset or clear the code before you troubleshoot, since that can leave the underlying problem unresolved.
My dishwasher shows LE but I see no leak. What now?+
The leak sensor detected moisture. Check under the unit, and if the code returns, a technician should find where it is coming from.
