Samsung Dishwashers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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1E
Dishwasher shows 1E and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Water Level Sensor / Low Water Error
2E
Dishwasher displays 2E and may not complete cycles.
Temperature Sensor / Heater Feedback Error
3E
Dishwasher shows 3E and may not wash properly; circulation pump may not run.
Circulation Pump Motor Error
4C
Dishwasher does not fill or fills very slowly; 4C error code displayed.
Water Supply / Fill Error
4C2
Dishwasher displays 4C2 and stops; often related to excessively hot water supply.
Over-Temperature Water Supply Error
4E
Dishwasher will not fill with water; 4E error appears shortly after starting a cycle.
Water Inlet Supply Error
4E1
Dishwasher stops filling and shows 4E1; often occurs when connected to hot water supply.
Abnormal Water Temperature at Inlet
5C
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with water left in the bottom; 5C error code shown.
Drain Error / Pump Failure
5E
Dishwasher will not drain; standing water remains in tub and 5E error is displayed.
Drain Pump / Drainage Error
6E
Dishwasher displays 6E and may not dispense detergent properly.
Detergent Dispenser Error
7E
Dishwasher shows 7E; water may not spray from a specific spray bar or WaterWall bar (on WaterWall models).
WaterWall / Spray Bar Movement Error
9E
Dishwasher displays 9E and may not fill or may stop early in the cycle.
Low Water Level / Water Level Sensor Error
AE
Dishwasher displays AE and may not respond to button presses.
Communication / Control Panel Error
bE
Dishwasher beeps and shows bE; buttons may seem stuck or unresponsive.
Button / Key Input Error
CE
Dishwasher shows CE and may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
Communication Error Between Main PCB and Display/Control Panel
CE1
Dishwasher shows CE1; may be related to communication or sensor issues.
Communication / Sensor Data Error
CE2
Dishwasher displays CE2 and may not operate normally.
Secondary Communication Error
dE
Dishwasher shows dE and will not start; door appears closed but machine thinks it is open.
Door Switch / Door Latch Error
HC
Dishwasher displays HC and may stop; water may be excessively hot.
Overheating / High Temperature Error
HE
Dishwasher does not heat water properly or shows HE error; dishes come out cold and wet.
Heating Circuit Error
LC
Dishwasher will not start and continuously runs the drain pump; LC leak error displayed.
Leak Detection Error
LC1
Dishwasher displays LC1 and runs the drain pump; may indicate a more specific leak or sensor condition.
Leak Detected in Base Pan
LE
Dishwasher shows LE and may not start or may stop mid-cycle; often associated with leak detection.
Leakage Error / Water in Base
LE1
Dishwasher shows LE1; similar to leak error but may indicate specific leak sensor fault.
Leak Sensor Circuit Error
OC
Dishwasher displays OC and may stop with water near the bottom of the door.
Over-Level Water Error
OE
Dishwasher overfills with water or shows OE error; may attempt to drain continuously.
Overfill / Overflow Error
PE
Dishwasher displays PE and may not fill or may stop unexpectedly.
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Error
tE
Dishwasher shows tE and may stop heating or abort the cycle.
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error
Symptom
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Dishwasher door drops open too quickly or will not stay in partially open position.
Door Hinge / Spring Cable Failure
Symptom
Dishwasher has a bad odor; smells like mildew or rotten food even when empty.
Odor / Biofilm and Food Residue Buildup
Symptom
Dishwasher has a burning smell or shows signs of melted plastic inside.
Overheating / Foreign Object on Heater
Symptom
Dishwasher intermittently shuts off mid-cycle without completing; no error code shown.
Intermittent Power Loss / Overheating Control Board
Symptom
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or loud humming sounds.
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks from underneath the unit; water appears on the floor under the cabinet.
Internal Hose or Sump Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during a cycle.
Door Seal / Overfill Leak
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
Poor Drying / Heater or Vent Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on dishes and glassware.
Hard Water Deposits / Rinse Aid or Detergent Issue
Symptom
Dishwasher powers on but will not start cycle; pressing Start does nothing or just beeps.
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Logic Fault
Symptom
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or come off the tracks.
Rack Rail / Roller Wear
Symptom
Dishwasher runs but dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes and glasses are cloudy.
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure
Symptom
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
Vibration / Installation Issue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1E |
Dishwasher shows 1E and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
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Water Level Sensor / Low Water Error | View Details |
| 2E |
Dishwasher displays 2E and may not complete cycles.
|
Temperature Sensor / Heater Feedback Error | View Details |
| 3E |
Dishwasher shows 3E and may not wash properly; circulation pump may not run.
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Circulation Pump Motor Error | View Details |
| 4C |
Dishwasher does not fill or fills very slowly; 4C error code displayed.
|
Water Supply / Fill Error | View Details |
| 4C2 |
Dishwasher displays 4C2 and stops; often related to excessively hot water supply.
|
Over-Temperature Water Supply Error | View Details |
| 4E |
Dishwasher will not fill with water; 4E error appears shortly after starting a cycle.
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Water Inlet Supply Error | View Details |
| 4E1 |
Dishwasher stops filling and shows 4E1; often occurs when connected to hot water supply.
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Abnormal Water Temperature at Inlet | View Details |
| 5C |
Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with water left in the bottom; 5C error code shown.
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Drain Error / Pump Failure | View Details |
| 5E |
Dishwasher will not drain; standing water remains in tub and 5E error is displayed.
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Drain Pump / Drainage Error | View Details |
| 6E |
Dishwasher displays 6E and may not dispense detergent properly.
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Detergent Dispenser Error | View Details |
| 7E |
Dishwasher shows 7E; water may not spray from a specific spray bar or WaterWall bar (on WaterWall models).
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WaterWall / Spray Bar Movement Error | View Details |
| 9E |
Dishwasher displays 9E and may not fill or may stop early in the cycle.
|
Low Water Level / Water Level Sensor Error | View Details |
| AE |
Dishwasher displays AE and may not respond to button presses.
|
Communication / Control Panel Error | View Details |
| bE |
Dishwasher beeps and shows bE; buttons may seem stuck or unresponsive.
|
Button / Key Input Error | View Details |
| CE |
Dishwasher shows CE and may not start or may stop mid-cycle.
|
Communication Error Between Main PCB and Display/Control Panel | View Details |
| CE1 |
Dishwasher shows CE1; may be related to communication or sensor issues.
|
Communication / Sensor Data Error | View Details |
| CE2 |
Dishwasher displays CE2 and may not operate normally.
|
Secondary Communication Error | View Details |
| dE |
Dishwasher shows dE and will not start; door appears closed but machine thinks it is open.
|
Door Switch / Door Latch Error | View Details |
| HC |
Dishwasher displays HC and may stop; water may be excessively hot.
|
Overheating / High Temperature Error | View Details |
| HE |
Dishwasher does not heat water properly or shows HE error; dishes come out cold and wet.
|
Heating Circuit Error | View Details |
| LC |
Dishwasher will not start and continuously runs the drain pump; LC leak error displayed.
|
Leak Detection Error | View Details |
| LC1 |
Dishwasher displays LC1 and runs the drain pump; may indicate a more specific leak or sensor condition.
|
Leak Detected in Base Pan | View Details |
| LE |
Dishwasher shows LE and may not start or may stop mid-cycle; often associated with leak detection.
|
Leakage Error / Water in Base | View Details |
| LE1 |
Dishwasher shows LE1; similar to leak error but may indicate specific leak sensor fault.
|
Leak Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| OC |
Dishwasher displays OC and may stop with water near the bottom of the door.
|
Over-Level Water Error | View Details |
| OE |
Dishwasher overfills with water or shows OE error; may attempt to drain continuously.
|
Overfill / Overflow Error | View Details |
| PE |
Dishwasher displays PE and may not fill or may stop unexpectedly.
|
Water Level / Pressure Sensor Error | View Details |
| tE |
Dishwasher shows tE and may stop heating or abort the cycle.
|
Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Error | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not power on at all; no lights or display, no response to buttons.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher door drops open too quickly or will not stay in partially open position.
|
Door Hinge / Spring Cable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a bad odor; smells like mildew or rotten food even when empty.
|
Odor / Biofilm and Food Residue Buildup | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher has a burning smell or shows signs of melted plastic inside.
|
Overheating / Foreign Object on Heater | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher intermittently shuts off mid-cycle without completing; no error code shown.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Overheating Control Board | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher is very noisy during operation; grinding, rattling, or loud humming sounds.
|
Mechanical Noise / Pump or Spray Arm Interference | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks from underneath the unit; water appears on the floor under the cabinet.
|
Internal Hose or Sump Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom front of the door during a cycle.
|
Door Seal / Overfill Leak | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.
|
Poor Drying / Heater or Vent Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher leaves white film or spots on dishes and glassware.
|
Hard Water Deposits / Rinse Aid or Detergent Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher powers on but will not start cycle; pressing Start does nothing or just beeps.
|
Start Inhibit / Door or Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher racks are difficult to slide or come off the tracks.
|
Rack Rail / Roller Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher runs but dishes are not getting clean; food remains on dishes and glasses are cloudy.
|
Poor Wash Performance / Low Spray Pressure | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher vibrates excessively or moves during operation.
|
Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
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