Samsung Dishwasher Error Code OE

How to fix Samsung dishwasher error code OE

This error code typically indicates a problem with your dishwasher’s drain system. It may be caused by food particles that were not fully removed from the dishes before they were loaded into the dishwasher.

Possible Reasons

Clogged drain hose

If you are facing the OE error code, the water drain hose could be the cause. If the hose is clogged or pinched, water can stagnate in the machine and cause the error code to appear.

Intake valve failure

This part is responsible for supplying water to the chamber. When the tank is full, the level switch signals the printed circuit board to send an impulse, and the membrane must be closed firmly. If this part malfunctions, it can trigger the Samsung dishwasher error code OE on the screen, causing the water intake to continue without stopping.

Pressure relay problems

The error code indicates a problem with the pressure switch. It sends signals to the circuit and monitors the liquid level. If the pressure switch is damaged or short-circuited, the sensor will send false signals and an OE error code will appear on the screen.

Electronic control board malfunction

In some cases, an issue with the electronic control board or sensor could be causing the OE error code. If other potential causes have been ruled out, it may be necessary to inspect or replace the control board.

How can I fix the OE error in my Samsung dishwasher?

Reset your dishwasher

Occasionally, the error may be caused by a control board failure. Switching off the power supply for 5 minutes can clear the error code if the cause is a control board malfunction. When you reconnect the dishwasher to the power supply, the error should disappear. If the error code reappears, there may be a blockage or faulty component in the dishwasher that needs to be checked.

Remove the filter and sump

If the reset does not work, check the drip tray (bottom of the dishwasher) and the filter to make sure there is no debris that could be blocking the water from draining from the dishwasher. The type of filter may vary depending on the model, and older dishwashers may not have removable filters.

Check the drain hose

A blocked or kinked drainage hose may be the cause of the factory error code. Make sure that the drainage hose is not kinked and that it is correctly installed (i.e. not too low).

Check the case break and overflow sensor

The case break, which is also known as the water panel, is a plastic panel that contains the overflow sensor or flow meter. You can find the case break on the left side of the dishwasher. To access it, remove the side access panel on the left side of the dishwasher ( disconnect the water supply line, drain hose, and junction box wiring to move the dishwasher) and access the side of it.

Check the Drain Pump

Check the dishwasher drain pump if the solutions above do not help. Pump motors can fail mechanically or electronically. The most common cause of mechanical failure is foreign objects stuck in the drain pumps.

Use the above recommendations if you have the following Samsung dishwasher models

If the OE code persists after you’ve followed the above steps, contact a professional to diagnose and fix your unit.