Error Code AE3
The washer's DR communication module has lost connection
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: AE3
What This Means
Signals between DR Module and main PBA are not being sensed; Incorrect or loose connector connections between DR Module and main PBA; Faulty soldering on the DR Module
What actually causes this:
The connection between a communication module and the main board came loose
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer at the outlet, wait 60 seconds, and plug it back in — if the error persists, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connector connections between the DR Module and main PBA carefully
- 2
2. Check for incorrect or loose connections
- 3
3. Remove the DR Module and check for any faulty soldering
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45H7000A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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