ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesSamsung Dishwasher (service chart) Error Code 4E1: Meaning & How to Fix It
By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Samsung dishwasher (service chart) error code 4E1 means: Water entering the dishwasher is more than 176 degrees. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.
Source: Samsung dishwasher error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].
Quick facts
| Code | 4E1 |
|---|---|
| Also shown as | None listed by the manufacturer |
| Brand / appliance | Samsung dishwasher (service chart) |
| System | Heating |
| Meaning (service chart) | Water entering the dishwasher is more than 176 degrees. [1] |
| Keep using it? | Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair |
| DIY-safe? | Owner checks only (listed below) |
| Support | Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support) |
| Source document | Samsung dishwasher error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) |
On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ
What error code 4E1 means on a Samsung dishwasher (service chart)
Water entering the dishwasher is more than 176 degrees. [1]
This is a heating code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.
How to fix Samsung dishwasher (service chart) error code 4E1 (safe owner checks)
- Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (4E1) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your dishwasher (service chart) and order the right parts.
- Open the water supply. Check the temperature of the hot water at your kitchen faucet.
- Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
- Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If 4E1 comes back after these checks, stop using the dishwasher for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.
The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Samsung dishwasher error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.
Parts that may be involved
Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.
- Thermistor
- Main power board assembly (PBA)
When to call a technician
- If the water temperature is below 176 degrees, the thermistor (temperature sensor) is defective.
- Technician: replace the thermistor.
- If the problem persists, a technician should replace the main power board assembly (PBA).
- Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
- The appliance is under warranty: contact Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support) first
Related error codes
Frequently asked questions
What does error code 4E1 mean on a Samsung dishwasher (service chart)?
The Samsung dishwasher error-code chart lists 4E1 as follows: Water entering the dishwasher is more than 176 degrees.
Is it safe to keep using the dishwasher (service chart) with 4E1?
Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.
Can I fix Samsung dishwasher (service chart) error 4E1 myself?
Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Samsung dishwasher error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.