Dishwasher Diagnostics

Samsung Dishwasher
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your dishwasher display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

1E 3E 4E 5E 7E 9E OC LE HE BE2

All Codes

1E 3E 4E 5E 7E 9E BE2 HE LE OC PE TE

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

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Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

1E Water level sensor error Medium The machine halts during the wash or rinse phase when the control board cannot verify the water level. View 3E Button or sensor error Low The dishwasher panel appears locked and does not accept new button presses because a stuck input is detected. View 4E Water fill error Medium The cycle starts but no water enters the tub, and the machine stalls after a few minutes. View 5E Drain error Medium After a cycle ends or is interrupted, a pool of dirty water remains at the bottom of the dishwasher. View 7E WaterWall reflector error Medium Dishes on the lower rack have food residue because the WaterWall reflector is not distributing water properly. View 9E Low water level error Medium The dishwasher halts during the active wash phase when the water level drops below the safe operating minimum. View BE2 Stuck button detected Low The control panel appears locked out and does not respond to new button presses. View HE Water heater failure Medium Food residue remains on dishes because the water did not reach a high enough temperature for effective cleaning and grease cutting. View LE Water leak detected High Visible water on the kitchen floor in front of or beside the dishwasher indicates a leak from inside the machine. View OC Water overflow detected High Opening the dishwasher reveals water near or above the door seal level, far higher than normal operating fill. View PE Zone wash sensor error Low Selecting the half-load or zone wash option does not concentrate water to the selected rack zone. View TE Temperature sensor fault Medium The sanitize cycle cannot reach the required temperature without accurate sensor feedback, leaving dishes less than fully sanitized. View

Samsung DishwasherError Codes