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Samsung dishwasher error codes

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What does your Samsung dishwasher error code mean? 14 codes from official Samsung dishwasher documentation. Select a code for causes, how to fix it safely and when to call a pro.

Sources: Samsung support page (opens in a new tab) ↗ · Samsung support page (opens in a new tab) ↗

2 of these 14 Samsung dishwasher pages are marked call-a-pro because the source document points at gas, venting, refrigerant, high voltage or a control the manual does not leave to a homeowner. The other 12 start with a check the document describes, then say when to stop.

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1Edishwasher

Clogged filter error (Waterwall models): water is not making it through the filter. On Rotary models the same code means high temperature in the heater.

Basic checks first
3Cdishwasher

Pump operation error: the pump has failed.

Call a pro
3Edishwasher

High temperature water supply error: the water is too hot.

Basic checks first
4Cdishwasher

Water supply error: the dishwasher is not getting water at the pressure or temperature it needs.

Basic checks first
5Cdishwasher

Drain error: the dishwasher can't drain.

Basic checks first
7Edishwasher

Waterwall reflector error: the WaterWall reflector (the vane that travels along the rail at the back of the tub) is unable to move. Something is blocking or holding it in place, or it was not reattached correctly.

Basic checks first
9Edishwasher

Low water level error: there is not enough water in the dishwasher.

Basic checks first
bEdishwasher

Button error: the control panel detects a stuck button.

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CEdishwasher

Communication error: the control panel is unable to communicate with the rest of the dishwasher.

Call a pro
HCdishwasher

High temperature heater error: Samsung says the temperature inside the dishwasher is too hot.

Basic checks first
HEdishwasher

Heater error: Samsung says the temperature inside the dishwasher is being detected incorrectly.

Basic checks first
LCdishwasher

Leakage error: the dishwasher's leak sensor has detected moisture where it doesn't belong. The dishwasher turns itself on and will not turn off while it tries to drain the water away.

Basic checks first
OCdishwasher

Over-level water error: there is more water in the dishwasher than there should be. Samsung covers it with the same drain and overflow troubleshooting as 5C.

Basic checks first
tEdishwasher

Temperature sensor error: the temperature inside the dishwasher is being detected incorrectly.

Basic checks first

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Power off firstSwitch the dishwasher off at its breaker and let the tub cool before you clean a filter or reach into the base.