Error Code dE
The dryer thinks the door is open while running
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: dE
What This Means
Door not fully closed or latched; Loose wire terminals in door sense circuit; Open wire terminals in door sense circuit; Defective door switch
What actually causes this:
Door wasn't closed firmly, or the door switch has gone bad from normal wear.
First Thing to Check
Open and firmly close the door, then try starting it again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Close the door firmly and attempt to run the dryer
- 2
2. Inspect wire terminals in the door sense circuit for loose or open connections
- 3
3. Test door switch: Door open (knob open) — COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be < 1Ω, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be ∞
- 4
4. Test door switch: Door closed (push on) — COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be ∞, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be < 1Ω
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV435ETGJW Series Dryers (2024) (2024–present)
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