Error Code 1E
The washer can't tell how much water is in the tub
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Cool LED Flash
What This Means
Hose damaged (punctured); Hose clogged with foreign material; Hose folded; Too much lubricant on air hose; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Part fault (faulty internal soldering); Water level sensor terminal disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected
What actually causes this:
The air tube connected to the water level sensor is kinked or disconnected
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait a minute, and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check water level sensor terminal connections (Blue wire, Orange wire)
- 2
2. Verify connector and sensor are connected
- 3
3. Check part code — incorrect part causes abnormal operation
- 4
4. Check water level sensor frequency: approx 26.4 KHz without water (Min 25.9 KHz)
- 5
5. Check if water level sensor hose is broken
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6. If sensor is defective, replace it
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7. If problems found in all above, replace PBA
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA45M3100A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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