Samsung Washers2024–present

Error Code dE1

The door lock mechanism is not working correctly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: dE1

What This Means

Door lock switch terminal is connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal is broken; Electric wire leakage causing intermittent errors; Main PCB fault; Wire disconnected; Door lock switch unit is not inserted properly; Door lock switch unit is damaged

What actually causes this:

The door lock switch has worn out or a wire in the door area has come loose

First Thing to Check

Turn off the washer, wait 30 seconds, and restart — if the error persists, the door lock needs service

Parts Involved

Door Lock SwitchWire HarnessMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the disconnection of the wire

  2. 2

    2. Check whether the door lock switch unit is inserted and not damaged

  3. 3

    3. If the door lock switch unit is defective, replace it

  4. 4

    4. If the main PCB is defective, replace it

  5. 5

    5. Check the door lock switch state and replace if defective

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA45H7000A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)

Service manual exact match: WA45H7000AW/A2Service manual exact match: WA45H7000AP/A2Service manual exact match: WA45M7050AW/A4

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