Samsung Washers2012–present

Error Code 4E

The washer isn't filling with water

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 4E

What This Means

Foreign material entering water supply valve; Water supply valve terminal not connected (wire disconnected); Warm water and rinse connectors incorrectly switched; PCB terminal from drain hose to detergent drawer not connected; Transparent hose folded or torn; Cold and warm water supply hoses incorrectly switched; Water temperature sensed as higher than 50°C in Wool/Delicates for 8 seconds; Freezing in winter

What actually causes this:

The water supply faucets are closed or the inlet filter is clogged

First Thing to Check

Make sure both water faucets behind the washer are fully turned on

Parts Involved

Water Supply ValveMain PBAInlet Screen Filter

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Measure water supply valve resistance: 0.9KΩ to 1.1KΩ between terminals

  2. 2

    2. Check for foreign material in water supply valve filter

  3. 3

    3. Check that cold and hot supply hoses are correctly connected

  4. 4

    4. Check if water is supplied to machine, check for freezing

  5. 5

    5. If PBA relay operates abnormally, replace PBA

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA456DRHDS Series Washers (2012) (2012–present)

Service manual exact match: WA456DRHDSU/AAService manual exact match: WA456DRHDWR/AAService manual exact match: WA422PRHDWR/AAService manual exact match: WA400PJHDWR/AA

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