Error Code tE (Open)
The water temperature sensor has lost its connection
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tE (indicated by check code display 60)
What This Means
Thermistor is broken (open circuit); Main PBA fails to detect the pulse; Thermistor connector is disconnected
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher, wait 30 seconds, and restart — if the error comes back, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections for the thermistor connector — reconnect if loose
- 2
2. Measure the voltage between both ends of the thermistor — normal: 0.2V to 4.5V
- 3
3. Measure the resistance between both ends of the thermistor (remove connector before measuring)
- 4
4. If thermistor is faulty, replace the thermistor (or Assy Sensor ECS)
- 5
5. If thermistor tests normal, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80M2020US Series Dishwashers (2016) (2016–present)
Related Error Codes
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Too much water detected inside the dishwasher, or water is leaking
The heating element is not warming the water properly
A control panel button appears to be stuck or held down
The dishwasher's control boards are not communicating with each other