Error Code 5E
The washer can't drain the water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5E
What This Means
Drain pump defective; Frozen water; Foreign material in pump; Drain hose clogged; Main PCB defective
What actually causes this:
Something is clogging the drain pump or hose
First Thing to Check
Check the drain hose for kinks or clogs
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Go to 'Will Not Drain' troubleshooting section
- 2
2. Check drain pump resistance
- 3
3. Check for foreign material
- 4
4. Check wire connectors
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA48H7400AW Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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