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4C / 4ESamsung

Samsung Dishwasher 4C Error: Water Supply Meaning and Fixes

The dishwasher is not getting water at the required pressure or temperature.

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5C / 5ESamsung

Samsung Dishwasher 5C Error: Drain Meaning and Fixes

The dishwasher cannot drain. Check the filter, drain hose, disposer connection, and sink drain.

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LC / LESamsung

Samsung Dishwasher LC Error: Leak Detection Meaning and Fixes

The leak sensor detected moisture and the dishwasher may run its drain pump continuously.

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OC / OESamsung

Samsung Dishwasher OC Error: Over-Level Water Meaning and Fixes

The dishwasher detected more water than it should. A drain restriction is a common first check.

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3CSamsung

Samsung Dishwasher 3C Error: Pump Operation Meaning

Samsung identifies 3C as a pump operation error. One restart is reasonable; a returning code needs service.

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HCSamsung

Samsung Dishwasher HC Error: High-Temperature Meaning

The temperature inside the dishwasher is too hot. Follow Samsung's empty Normal-cycle check once.

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HESamsung

Samsung Dishwasher HE Error: Heater Sensing Meaning

The dishwasher is detecting its internal temperature incorrectly. A returning code requires service.

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6E / bESamsung

Samsung Dishwasher 6E Error: Stuck Button Meaning and Fixes

The control panel detects a stuck button. Work each control once and look for visible damage.

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F9 E1Whirlpool

Whirlpool Dishwasher F9 E1 Error: Long Drain Meaning and Fixes

F9 E1 means a long drain. Check the filter, drain hose, disposer knockout plug, air gap, and sink connection.

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F8 E4Whirlpool

Whirlpool Dishwasher F8 E4 Error: Float Switch and Leak Meaning

F8 E4 is associated with the float switch or water in the drip tray. Stop the supply and check for installation leaks or excess suds.

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F8 E5Whirlpool

Whirlpool Dishwasher F8 E5 Error: Fill Valve Stuck Open

F8 E5 means the fill valve may be stuck open. Shut off the dishwasher water supply if possible.

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Clean light flashesWhirlpool

Whirlpool Dishwasher Clean Light Flashing: How to Read the Error

A repeating two-part Clean-light pattern communicates an F/E code. Count each group and the pause between them.

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