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How To Reset Samsung Washing Machine Error Codes?

Your Samsung washer can display many different error codes. No matter what the error code, you can try to reset the Samsung washer to erase, clear, or remove the error code by simply removing power to the washer. This can reset the main control board or whichever washer component that is causing the error code to appear. At times an error code is not truly an error, it may be just a “glitch” that has randomly appeared. Because of this, resetting the washer by removing power is the first thing to do.

How To Reset A Samsung Washing Machine When You Get An Error CodeHow To Reset A Samsung Washing Machine When You Get An Error Code

To reset your Samsung washing machine you need to simply disconnect the washing machine from power for 5 to 10 minutes. (Unplug the washer from the wall outlet or flip the breaker in the breaker box for the washing machine). Once the 5 to 10 minutes has passed, connect power to your Samsung washer and run a test wash load to see if the error code has cleared. If not, see below…

Newer digital Samsung washing machine error codes appear as a 2 digit code on the display screen, they can appear as letters or numbers or even both. When a code appears on your Samsung washer and you have already tried the unplug reset, you need to identify the error code to fix the washer.

Samsung washing machine - 4e common error codeSamsung washing machine – 4e common error code

The many Samsung Washing Machine error codes can include dL, dS, d5, FL, Hr, LO, 5E, SE, 4E, ND, NF, dE, UE, DC, 3E, bE, LE, HE, tE, IE, CE, OE, etc…
Find out what all these error codes mean here… Samsung Washing Machine Error Fault Codes.

Samsung washing machine error codes listHere is a list of some Samsung Washer Error/Fault Codes

Samsung Error Code DC means you have an unbalanced load. Move the clothing around to be sure clothing is not in one area. Spread it out and test to clear DC error code.

For an example, the Samsung Washer OE error code means the washer has detected an overfill situation. This may mean the water inlet valve is faulty or the water level sensor is faulty. Troubleshooting is needed for some error codes.

Other Samsung washer error codes simply need the door to be shut, the door switch changed, the water inlet valve replaced, or the drain pump filter to be cleared and or cleaned, etc…

Samsung Washer Drain Debris FilterSamsung Washer Drain Debris Filter – Drain Pump Filter

 


How to Understand Samsung Error Codes

Another example is the LE error code which means a Water leak error, it means the washer has excessive SUDS or possibly a faulty water level switch.

Other common error codes can be cleared by pressing the Start-Pause button or by removing power to the washer. See below…

Samsung Washing Machine Control Panel - START PAUSE BUTTONSamsung Washing Machine Control Panel – START PAUSE BUTTON

Other Samsung error codes that can be reset by removing the power can include water heater issues, water pressure issues, abnormal water temperature issues, motor restriction issues, and over current errors.

Have a question about ANY Samsung Washing Machine Error Code? Please leave a comment below!

Keith Schneerer

Written by Keith Schneerer

Certified Appliance Tech · Founder, RemoveAndReplace.com

Keith has spent 30+ years repairing machines, starting as a military mechanic and later maintaining food processing equipment before moving into appliance repair. He founded RemoveAndReplace.com to share field-tested repair advice.

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94 thoughts on “How To Reset Samsung Washing Machine Error Codes?”

  1. I got a no draining error on my samsung front load, i took the filter out and there was a rock in the drain. I got it out but it still has error code and its not spinning completely. Clothes are still wet, and ive unplugged washer.

  2. We have a wf56h9100a about 42 months old. No error codes, machine stops early in cycle – just freezes and nothing happens, no error codes. Unplug for 10-15 minutes, no change. But, if left unplugged overnight it will operate normally for 1, maybe 2 cycles before it “freezes” again. Thoughts?

  3. I have a Samsung 7kg Front Load. The control panel wheel is unresponsive and is stuck on “rinse and spin”. Childlock not on and unplugging also failed. Help please

  4. I tried to run the ‘pure’ cycle to clean the drum: got EN on screen and it shut off. Did the same when I tried to use anything except permanent press. I can’t find this code EN anywhere – anyone have any ideas?

  5. My washing machine is eco-bubble VRT Plus 8kg. And the DC is coming up before I turn the machine on. I have emptied it and tried. Turned the power off and waited 10 minutes before turning power back on and it’s still there. Can someone please help? Kind regards Sarah

  6. have samsung washer push power comes on push start or pause does not start code ddC how do I fix it

  7. Sir.
    Sumsung Top load washing machine. Facing a trouble When l press the power Sw.
    Motor begun to run.Door swich can not stop the motor.only I can stop the motor push the power switch again
    Pl help me.

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