Error Code tE1
The temperature sensor isn't working right
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Hot & Mid LED Flash
What This Means
Heater sensor fault; Connector incorrect or disconnected; Wire disconnected; Water frozen causing overheating detection at 100-150°C
What actually causes this:
Temperature sensor disconnected or failed
First Thing to Check
Unplug for a minute and restart
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check thermistor resistance at 20-30°C: 66.187kΩ to 36.941kΩ
- 2
2. Check sensor connections
- 3
3. Replace if functional error
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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