ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesSamsung Freestanding electric range Error Code E-08: Meaning & How to Fix It
By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Samsung freestanding electric range error code E-08 means: Oven not heating. The oven temperature sensor should measure around 1080 ohms at room temperature. [1] Keep using it? No. Stop using it until the cause is fixed. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.
Source: Samsung freestanding electric range error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].
Quick facts
| Code | E-08 |
|---|---|
| Also shown as | None listed by the manufacturer |
| Brand / appliance | Samsung freestanding electric range |
| System | Heating |
| Meaning (service chart) | Oven not heating. The oven temperature sensor should measure around 1080 ohms at room temperature. [1] |
| Keep using it? | No. Stop using it until the cause is fixed |
| DIY-safe? | Owner checks only (listed below) |
| Support | Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support) |
| Source document | Samsung freestanding electric range error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) |
On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ
What error code E-08 means on a Samsung freestanding electric range
Oven not heating. The oven temperature sensor should measure around 1080 ohms at room temperature. [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 freestanding electric range error code E-08 (safe owner checks)
- Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (E-08) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your freestanding electric range and order the right parts.
- Do a power reset. Unplug the range.
- Check the bake. Check the bake and broil elements for damage.
- Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If E-08 comes back after these checks, stop using the range 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 freestanding electric range 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.
- Bake element
- Broil element
- Oven temperature sensor
- Wiring harness
When to call a technician
- If an oven element is damaged, a technician should replace it.
- Disconnect the oven temperature sensor and check the resistance of the oven temperature sensor using a volt/ohm meter.
- If the resistance is off by more than 200 ohms, a technician should replace the oven temperature sensor.
- Technician: check the wiring between the oven electronic control board and the oven elements for damage and replace any damaged wiring.
- 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 E-08 mean on a Samsung freestanding electric range?
The Samsung freestanding electric range error-code chart lists E-08 as follows: Oven not heating. The oven temperature sensor should measure around 1080 ohms at room temperature.
Is it safe to keep using the freestanding electric range with E-08?
No. Stop using it until the cause is fixed.
Can I fix Samsung freestanding electric range error E-08 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 freestanding electric range error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.