Error Code LE
The washer has detected a water leak
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LE
What This Means
Air hose out of place causing water leakage during spin cycle; Excessive foaming from too much detergent causing water leakage at the front; Connecting hose to detergent drawer connected incorrectly; Foreign material in the DV case; Fault of a hose or incorrect part engagement in the product; Drain bellows clogged with foreign material
What actually causes this:
Using too much detergent caused excessive suds that leaked out, or a hose connection came loose
First Thing to Check
Check around the base of the washer for water — reduce detergent amount on the next load
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for any leakage on the base, Hose, Valve, and Tub connections
- 2
2. Take any required action and check for leakage
- 3
3. Check the drain motor operation — if it does not operate normally, replace it
- 4
4. Remove the foreign material from clogged drain bellows
- 5
5. Check for fault of a hose or incorrect part engagement in the product
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA456DRHDW Series Washers (2012) (2012–present)
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