Error Code LE
Water is leaking inside the base of the dishwasher
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LE
What This Means
Water valve is out of order; Overflow sensor is broken; There is a water leakage inside the machine; Main PBA has a problem
What actually causes this:
A hose connection came loose or a seal is worn out, letting water drip into the bottom of the machine
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher and water supply immediately — check under the dishwasher for water on the floor
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether there is any trace of water leakage in the base pan area
- 2
2. If water is found, identify the leakage location and replace the faulty part
- 3
3. If no water leakage is found, check the overflow sensor connections
- 4
4. Check the water inlet valve for proper operation
- 5
5. If no leakage and sensor is normal, replace the Main PBA
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80N3030U Series Dishwashers (2018) (2018–present)
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