Error Code DE
The washer door won't lock properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Hot&Extra High LED flash
What This Means
Door lock switch unit not inserted; Door lock switch unit damaged; Wire disconnected; Door lock switch unit defective; Main PCB defective
What actually causes this:
The door latch mechanism is worn out or a wire came loose
First Thing to Check
Try closing the lid firmly and make sure nothing is blocking it
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether the door lock switch unit is inserted
- 2
2. Check whether the door lock switch unit is damaged
- 3
3. Check the disconnection of the wire
- 4
4. If the door lock switch unit is defective, replace it
- 5
5. If the main PCB is defective, replace it
- 6
6. Check resistance for Reed SW (White-Green Wire): approx. 0.2Ω
- 7
7. Check resistance for motor (Black-Brown Wire): 33Ω to 46Ω
- 8
8. Check resistance for lock contact (Lock White-Red Wire): approx. 0.2Ω
- 9
9. Check resistance for unlock contact (Unlock White-Blue Wire)
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA41A3000A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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