Samsung washing machine error codes
4 min
11 July, 2024
Error codes on Samsung washing machines can appear for a variety of reasons, from problems with sensors to improper loading of laundry. In this article, we will look at the most common errors and explain what they mean.
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The table below shows all the typical error codes that may appear on the information display of Samsung washing machines.
Error code | Decoding |
---|---|
OE | The washing machine cannot drain the water within the required period of time. |
5E (SE), E2, 5CM | Water does not drain from the machine. |
H1, H2, E5, E6, HE1, HE2 | The water does not heat up. |
DE, ED, DOOR, DE1, DE2, DC, DC1, DC2 | Error blocking the hatch of the Samsung washing machine. |
4E, E1, 4C, CH | Water filling error. |
SUd 5d (Sd) | Increased foaming. |
UE, E4, UB | The machine does not rotate the drum due to improper load on its axis and stops in spin mode. |
LE, E1, E9, LC, C1 | Water leaks out of the washing machine or “self-draining” occurs - the machine takes in and immediately drains water from the tank. |
3E, EA, 3E1, 3C | The washing machine does not spin clothes well: the drum changes the speed of rotation, rotates poorly or, on the contrary, rotates very quickly. |
6E, EB, BE, BE1, BE2, BE3 | After starting, the machine starts rinsing immediately and one of these error codes appears, or it does not start working at all, including the error code immediately. |
TE, EC, TC | The machine does not heat the water at all or, on the contrary, heats it up too much. |
1E, E7, 1C | Incorrect amount of water in the machine. |
OE, E3, OF, OC | The washing machine takes in too much water. |
Uc, 9C,9E1, 9E2 | The washing machine suddenly stops washing (at any stage of the cycle) or does not turn on at all. |
2H, 3H, 4H | The washing machine is working properly, but the display shows these symbols. |
AE, AC, 13E | The machine does not respond to button presses, or starts the washing process and then stops. |
F.E. | The washing machine does not dry clothes or suddenly interrupts the drying process. |
EE | The washing machine does not dry or does not dry the laundry completely. |
dC3 | The hatch (door) for additional loading of laundry is not closed or, on the contrary, does not open. |
3E, EA, 8E | The washing machine drum is spinning at a speed that is inadequate for the selected program. |
PoF, PF | The machine stopped washing and all the indicators went off. |
A0, A9, B0, C0, D0, E0 | The device displays one of these errors and washing is not performed. |
Hot | The temperature inside the washing machine is high. |
CE, AC, ACb (AC6), 4С2 | The machine fills and immediately, without washing, drains the water. |
6C, SdC (5dC) | The dispenser does not work. |
DDC | The additional download feature does not work properly. |
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