Error Code 5E
The washer can't drain the water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5E
What This Means
Pump motor impeller damaged; Wrong voltage supplied; Part fault; Freezing in winter; Drain hose clogged; Foreign material in drain pump ASSY
What actually causes this:
Something is clogging the drain pump or hose
First Thing to Check
Check the drain hose for kinks or clogs
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check drain pump resistance: 13.5Ω to 16.5Ω
- 2
2. Check for foreign material in drain pump
- 3
3. Check wire connectors on Main PCB and Drain Pump ASSY
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45H7000AW Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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