ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesSamsung Dishwasher Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Samsung dishwasher error code we have verified against Samsung's own support pages, with its official meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).
Codes by system
Drain
Heating
Water fill
Control / electronics
Sensors
Leak protection
All Samsung dishwasher error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Official meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1E | On Waterwall models water isn't getting through the filter. On Rotary models the temperature inside is too hot. Also: IE | Drain | Owner checks |
| 3E | The incoming water is too hot. | Heating | Owner checks |
| 4C | The dishwasher isn't getting water at the pressure or temperature it needs. Also: 4E | Water fill | Owner checks |
| 5C | The dishwasher can't drain. Also: SC, 5E, SE | Drain | Owner checks |
| 9E | There isn't enough water in the dishwasher. | Water fill | Owner checks |
| bE | The panel detects a stuck button. Also: 6E | Control / electronics | Owner checks |
| HC | The temperature inside the dishwasher is too hot. | Heating | Owner checks |
| HE | The temperature inside is being detected incorrectly. | Heating | Owner checks |
| tE | The temperature inside is being detected incorrectly. | Sensors | Owner checks |
| LC | The leak sensor detects moisture. The dishwasher stays on and tries to drain the water. Also: LE | Leak protection | Owner checks |
| OC | There is more water in the dishwasher than there should be. Also: 0C, oE | Drain | Owner checks |
| PE | The half load function is not performing correctly. | Control / electronics | Owner checks |
| 3C | Samsung lists 3C as: pump operation error; restart, then service. | Control / electronics | Service |
| 7E | Samsung lists 7E as: Waterwall reflector error. | Control / electronics | Service |
| AP | Samsung lists AP as: Access Point mode (not an error). | Control / electronics | Service |
| CE | Samsung lists CE as: communication error; restart, then service. | Control / electronics | Service |
| PC | Samsung lists PC as: Zone Wash error; restart, then service. | Control / electronics | Service |
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Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.