Samsung Dishwashers2016–present

Error Code CE

The dishwasher's control boards can't talk to each other

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: CE

What This Means

Communications connection for the main PBA or sub PBA is not properly connected; Main PBA is defective; Sub PBA is defective; Wire harness between boards is damaged

What actually causes this:

A loose wire connection or a power glitch disrupted the communication between the main control board and the control panel

First Thing to Check

Turn off the dishwasher at the circuit breaker, wait 60 seconds, then turn it back on

Parts Involved

Main PBASub PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the CN2 connector between Main PBA and Sub PBA — reconnect

  2. 2

    2. Check wire harness between the boards for damage

  3. 3

    3. If connections are secure, replace Sub PBA

  4. 4

    4. If CE persists, replace Main PBA

This Error Applies To

Samsung DW80M2020U Series Dishwashers (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: DW80M2020US/AAService manual exact match: DW80R2031US/AA

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