Please do take care to read the information thoroughly as it is there to help you understand fault codes and to keep you safe. There are also some help, tips and hints with a lot of the fault codes published here that you usually will not find anywhere else and, as we learn, we add more information so if you can't find what you need please ask in the forums.
Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
Samsung Dishwasher DMT Model Error Codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Samsung Dishwasher DMT Model.
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tE
Thermistor (water temperature sensor) is defective
- Issue:
- Unplug the dishwasher and reconnect any loose wires on the thermistor wire harness. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness is okay, replace the thermistor. If the problem persists, replace the main power board assembly (PBA).
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
HE
Heater failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dishwasher and check the wiring connections on the heater. Replace the heater if it’s damaged. If the heater is okay, replace the main PBA.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
IE or 3E
Water entering the dishwasher is more than 176 degrees F
- Issue:
- If the temperature of the hot water at your kitchen faucet is more than 120 degrees, lower the setting on the water heater. If the water temperature in the tub is below 176 degrees, the thermistor (temperature sensor) is defective; replace the thermistor. If the problem persists, replace the main PBA.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
9E
Low water level
- Issue:
- Empty dishes that filled with water and restart the cycle. Adjust the leveling feet if the dishwasher isn’t level. Reconnect any loose wires on the wire harness for the water level sensor. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wire harness connections are okay, replace the water level sensor.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
PE
Half-load component failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dishwasher and reconnect any loose wires on the distributor plate motor and micro-switch. Replace the wire harness if damaged. If the wires are okay, replace the distributor motor assembly, which includes the distributor plate motor and the micro-switch.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
4E
No water detected in the tub for 6 minutes after starting the dishwasher
- Issue:
- Fully open the water supply cut-off valve for the dishwasher. If the valve is already open, unplug the dishwasher and shut off the water supply, and then disconnect the fill line and examine the water inlet valve. If the inlet screen is clogged, replace the water valve—don’t just clean the screen, because debris could enter the valve body, causing the valve to stay open, resulting in flooding. Check the wiring connections on the water inlet valve and secure any loose connections. If the water valve won't open when activated, replace it.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
5E
Not draining or not draining fast enough
- Issue:
- Clear clogs from the sink drain. Unplug the dishwasher and clear clogs from the dishwasher drain hose and drain pump. If the drain hose or the drain pump is damaged, replace it.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
oE
Water overflow detected
- Issue:
- Unplug the dishwasher or shut off the house circuit breaker for the dishwasher to disconnect electrical power. If water continues to fill the tub, replace the water inlet. If filling stops when you disconnect power, replace the main PBA.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
LE
Water leak detected
- Issue:
- Check for a water leak under the dishwasher. Examine the hoses, drain pump and tub. Replace any leaking components.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
6E
Stuck button
- Issue:
- Press all the buttons on the control panel to attempt to free the stuck key. If the key remains stuck, replace the control panel.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
dE
Door latch defective
- Issue:
- Check the door latch operation. Unplug the dishwasher or disconnect the power and reconnect any loose wires on the door latch. Replace the wire harness if damaged. Replace the door latch if damaged.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
CE
Communication failure
- Issue:
- Unplug the dishwasher and reconnect any loose wires on the main PBA and the control panel. Replace the main PBA or the control panel if damaged.
- Advice:
- We add more information as we learn so if you can't find what you need please ask in the Repair forums. Alternatively you can book a repair online or call us on 0208 226 3633 to arrange an engineer visit. We offer fixed price Samsung Dishwasher Repairs in London.
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