Error Code PE
The washer can't detect the water level properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Cool LED flash
What This Means
Water level sensor terminal disconnected; Incorrect water level sensor part used (wrong material code); Water level sensor defective; Main PBA defective
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor connection came loose or the sensor stopped working
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait a minute, and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and contacts (Blue wire, Orange wire)
- 2
2. Check the part code of the water level sensor — incorrect part can cause abnormal operation
- 3
3. Check water level sensor frequency — approx. 26.4 KHz without water (Min 25.9 KHz)
- 4
4. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it
- 5
5. If the flashing persists despite doing the above, replace the PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA41A3000A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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