Error Code dE1
The door lock mechanism has failed
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Hot&Extra High LED Flash
What This Means
Door lock switch terminal incorrect; Terminal broken; Intermittent wire leakage; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The door lock switch or its wiring is faulty
First Thing to Check
Unplug for a few minutes and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check door lock motor resistance (Black-Brown Wire): 33-46Ω
- 2
2. Check lock/unlock contact resistance: approx 0.2Ω
- 3
3. Check Reed SW resistance
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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