Error Code PE1
Too many soap suds are interfering with the washer's clutch mechanism
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: PE1
What This Means
Too much detergent used; Wrong type of detergent (non-HE); Excessive suds interfering with clutch operation
What actually causes this:
Too much detergent was used, and the foam is preventing the washer from switching between wash and spin properly
First Thing to Check
Let the washer finish its cycle — it will try to rinse out the extra suds
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Guide the user to reduce the amount of detergent usage
- 2
2. Ensure HE (High Efficiency) detergent is being used
- 3
3. Run a Self Clean cycle to remove detergent buildup
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA48H7400A Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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