Name: Samsung DW80J3020US
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 1E mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

The incoming water is too hot for safe operation. Cause: Hot water supply connected to dishwasher exceeds 80°C; Thermistor or Assy Sensor ECS defective (reading incorrectly); Main PBA defect.

Question 2

What does error code 4E mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

The dishwasher isn't getting enough water. Cause: Water supply valve under sink is closed; Water supply has been cut off; Foreign material in water supply line or inlet valve filter; Inlet valve terminal disconnected; Inlet valve coil defective; Flow meter defective; Main PBA defect.

Question 3

What does error code 5E mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

The dishwasher can't drain the water out. Cause: Foreign material or food particles clogging the drain hose; Drain pump terminal disconnected; Drain pump motor defective; Water level sensor defective; Main PBA drain relay defective.

Question 4

What does error code 9E mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

The dishwasher can't detect enough water inside. Cause: Water-level sensor terminal disconnected; Assy Case Sensor defective; Assy Case Brake defective (DW80F800/F600 models); Water level sensor floater obstructed by debris; Main PBA defect.

Question 5

What does error code AE mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

The water clarity sensor isn't working properly. Cause: Turbidity sensor defective; Turbidity sensor connector disconnected; Debris covering turbidity sensor; Main PBA defect.

Question 6

What does error code bE mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

A control panel button appears to be stuck. Cause: Button physically stuck; Condensation on Main PBA connector CN102; Sub PBA in control panel defective; Main PBA defect.

Question 7

What does error code CE mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

The dishwasher's control boards can't talk to each other. Cause: Touch IC damaged or reset from power noise; Micom in Sub PBA or Main PBA damaged; Signal pin not connected between Touch PBA and Sub PBA; Signal pin not connected between Sub PBA and Main PBA; Wire harness damaged.

Question 8

What does error code dE mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

The dishwasher door isn't fully closed. Cause: Door not fully closed or latched; Door lock switch defective; Main PBA defect.

Question 9

What does error code HE mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

The heating element isn't warming the water. Cause: Heater terminal disconnected; Heater element burned out or open circuit; Main wire harness damaged; Main PBA heater relay defective.

Question 10

What does error code LE mean on Samsung DW80J3020US?

Accepted Answer

Water is leaking inside the base of the dishwasher. Cause: Water leaking from hose connections; Sump and tub assembly leaking; Drain pump assembly leaking; Door seal damaged; Main PBA defect.

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Code	Meaning	Severity
1E	The incoming water is too hot for safe operation	Moderate
4E	The dishwasher isn't getting enough water	Moderate
5E	The dishwasher can't drain the water out	Moderate
9E	The dishwasher can't detect enough water inside	Moderate
AE	The water clarity sensor isn't working properly	Minor
bE	A control panel button appears to be stuck	Minor
CE	The dishwasher's control boards can't talk to each other	Moderate
dE	The dishwasher door isn't fully closed	Minor