Error Code LE
Water is leaking from the washer during a cycle
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LE
What This Means
Fault of a hose or incorrect part in the product; Foreign material in the DV case or drain bellows clogged; Water level sensor not operating normally; Water leakage from base, Hose, Valve, and Tub connections
What actually causes this:
A hose connection came loose or the drain bellows has a tear, letting water escape during washing
First Thing to Check
Check around and under the washer for any visible water puddles — turn off the washer and water supply immediately
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for any leakage on the base, Hose, Valve, and Tub connections and take any required action
- 2
2. Check for foreign material in the DV case — remove the foreign material
- 3
3. Check the drain motor operation — if it does not operate normally, replace it
- 4
4. If the water level sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 5
5. Check the hose — this error occurs if it is torn or has a hole
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA48H7400A Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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