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Samsung dishwasher error codes

Samsung dishwashers with a digital display, including Waterwall and rotary spray-arm models. Models without a display flash lights instead. Samsung asks that you do the troubleshooting for a code before trying to reset or clear it.

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Water supply and filling

4C: Water supply problem

Water is arriving at too low a pressure or too low a temperature.

Also shown as 4E
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3E: Incoming water too hot

The water coming in is hotter than the dishwasher allows.

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9E: Water level too low

Empty it, add detergent and run Normal. If it persists, switch off at the breaker and request service.

Fixable with care

Draining and overfilling

5C: Not draining

The dishwasher couldn’t pump the water out at the end of a wash.

Also shown as 5E SC SE
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OC: Too much water (overfill)

The dishwasher has more water inside than it expects.

Also shown as 0C oE
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1E: Clogged filter (Waterwall) or heater fault (rotary models)

This code means two different things. On Waterwall models, the fine filter is clogged. On rotary spray-arm models, it’s a high-temperature heater error.

Also shown as IE
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Leaks

LC: Leak detected

A sensor in the base has found water. The drain pump runs and the dishwasher stays on while it drains.

Also shown as LE
Usually needs a technicianFix steps

Power and controls

bE: Button stuck

Turn it off and touch every panel button. Request service if any don’t respond or the code returns.

Also shown as 6E
You can usually fix this

Parts and sensors

3C: Pump fault

Turn it off and restart the cycle. Request service if it persists.

Usually needs a technician

HE: Heater reading wrong

Empty it, add detergent and run Normal. If it persists, switch off at the breaker and request service.

Usually needs a technician

HC: High-temperature heater fault

Switch off at the breaker for 30 seconds, empty it and run Normal. Request service if it returns.

Usually needs a technician

tE: Temperature sensor fault

Empty it, add detergent and run Normal. If it persists, switch off at the breaker and request service.

Usually needs a technician

7E: Waterwall reflector can’t move

Check nothing is blocking the reflector or its track at the back of the tub.

Fixable with care

CE: Control panel communication fault

Turn it off and restart. Request service if it continues.

Usually needs a technician

PC: Zone Wash fault

Turn it off and restart the cycle. Request service if it persists.

Usually needs a technician

PE: Half Load fault

Empty it, add detergent and run a half load. If it persists, switch off at the breaker and request service.

Usually needs a technician

Notices, not faults

AP: Wi-Fi pairing mode

The dishwasher is ready to connect to your phone. If you aren’t connecting, turn it off and on.

Not a fault

Resetting a Samsung dishwasher

Samsung’s reset for most faults: switch the dishwasher off at the breaker for about 30 seconds, then restart the cycle. If the code returns, request service.

Sources

  1. Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code, Samsung US Support
  2. Dishwasher Not Draining, Whirlpool Product Help
  3. LG Dishwasher: Guide to Error Codes, LG USA Support
  4. Dishwasher: Error, Fault or Function Codes, GE Appliances Support
  5. Leaking: Underneath: Dishwasher, Whirlpool Product Help
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