Error Code PE
The half-load spray distribution motor isn't working
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: PE
What This Means
Distributor motor defective; Half load motor connector disconnected; Micro switch terminal disconnected; Distributor mechanism jammed; Main PBA defect
What actually causes this:
The motor that directs water flow for half-load cycles has failed or gotten stuck
First Thing to Check
Try running a full load cycle instead — if only half load cycles show the error, the half-load motor needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check and reconnect half load motor connector
- 2
2. Measure half load motor resistance between both ends — normal: approximately 3.9 kΩ
- 3
3. Check movement of distributor in the Assy sump — refer to disassembly guide section 3-2
- 4
4. If motor resistance is abnormal, replace half load motor
- 5
5. If motor is normal but distributor is jammed, adjust or replace distributor
- 6
6. If all components test normal, replace Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80F600UT Series Dishwashers (2014) (2014–present)
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