Samsung washer error dE
What it means: The washer has a door (or lid) error: it cannot confirm the door is closed and locked.
Some models show it as dS, dC, dE1, dE2, FL, LO.
- Brand
- Samsung
- Appliance
- Washer
- Code
- dE
- Can you fix it?
- Often, with simple checks

What to do
Open the door and check for clothes caught in it.
Close it firmly and restart.
Tools you need
No tools: just your hands and a few minutes.
Related repair guides on iFixit
- Samsung Washer SC Code (device page on iFixit)
- Samsung Combo Washer Dryer (device page on iFixit)
- Samsung Combo Washer-Dryer Maintenance (repair guide on iFixit)
- How to Check Error Codes and Use Test Mode on a Samsung Front Load Washer (repair guide on iFixit)
These open on ifixit.com.
Other Samsung washer codes
4C: The washer is not filling with water.
5C: The washer is not draining (no-drain error).
UE: The load is unbalanced.
LE: The washer has a water level or leak error.
OE: The washer has an overflow error: there is more water than it expects.
Sud: There are too many suds, so the washer paused to let them settle.
CL: Child Lock is on, so the buttons do not respond.
Sources
- Samsung: Washing machine information and error codes Meaning of the code
Not the official manual. Codes can mean different things on different models; check your owner’s manual too. The steps above are written by Sureno from the manufacturer’s advice.
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