Error Code tE
The water temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor broke
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tE
What This Means
Thermistor is broken (open circuit); Thermistor connector disconnected; Main PBA fails to detect the pulse
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor connection came undone or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher, wait 30 seconds, and restart — if the error persists, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections for the thermistor connector — reconnect it
- 2
2. Measure the voltage between both ends of the thermistor — normal range: 0.2V to 4.5V
- 3
3. Measure the resistance between both ends of the thermistor (remove connector before measuring)
- 4
4. If thermistor tests faulty, replace the thermistor (or Assy Sensor ECS)
- 5
5. If thermistor tests 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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