Error Code E2
A button on your washer's control panel appears stuck.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: E2
What This Means
Power button is pressed continually for more than 12 seconds; A switch is jammed or stuck due to being pressed unevenly from control panel deformation; Screws holding the sub PBA are tightened too much; A button other than Power is continually pressed for more than 30 seconds; Deformation of an internal plastic injection part
What actually causes this:
A button is physically stuck in the pressed position, often from spilled detergent or grime getting under the buttons.
First Thing to Check
Press each button on the control panel a few times to see if any feel stuck or do not spring back.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether the Power switch or button is continuously pressed
- 2
2. Check the contact between the control panel buttons and their corresponding tact switch
- 3
3. Check whether the service PBA holding screws are fastened too tight — if so, loosen them a little (there must be a gap between a control panel button and its corresponding tact switch)
- 4
4. Check if a button other than the on/off button is continually pressed
- 5
5. The E2 error occurs approximately 30 seconds after if the main relay has occurred — check the connections. If no error in connections, replace the main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF42H5000AW Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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