Error Code OE
Too much water is building up inside the dishwasher
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OE
What This Means
High-water float switch is broken; Water valve is always open and cannot be closed; Main PBA has some problems
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor is stuck or the water valve won't shut off, letting too much water fill up inside
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher and the water supply valve under your sink right away to prevent overflow
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the high-water float switch operation and connections
- 2
2. Check whether the water valve closes properly when de-energized
- 3
3. Look for debris preventing the float switch from moving freely
- 4
4. If float switch and valve test normal, replace Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80M2020U Series Dishwashers (2016) (2016–present)
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