Samsung dishwasher code 3E: incoming water too hot

What it means

The water coming in is hotter than the dishwasher allows.

What to try

Unplug the dishwasher before any step beyond a quick look, and turn the water off before touching hoses.

1. Check your hot water supply isn’t set above 176°F, the limit Samsung gives for this code.

Call a technician if

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.

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