Error Code 5E
The washer can't drain the water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Low LED Flash
What This Means
Pump motor impeller damaged; Wrong voltage supplied; Part fault; Freezing; Drain hose clogged; Foreign material in drain pump ASSY
What actually causes this:
The drain pump or hose is blocked
First Thing to Check
Check the drain hose for kinks
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check drain pump resistance: 13.5Ω to 16.5Ω
- 2
2. Check for foreign material
- 3
3. Check wire connectors
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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