Samsung Washers2014–present

Error Code OE

Your washer is overfilling with water.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: OE

What This Means

Water is supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose is clogged causing injection error at a narrow section; Water supplied continually because of freezing or foreign material in water supply valve; Water level sensor is degraded; Water level sensor terminal is out of place

What actually causes this:

The water level sensor is not detecting how full the drum is, so water keeps flowing in without stopping.

First Thing to Check

Turn off both water faucets behind the washer immediately, then unplug the machine.

Parts Involved

Water Level SensorWater Level Sensor HoseWater Supply Valve

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check if the water level sensor has a functional error — if so, replace it

  2. 2

    2. Check the hose connected to the water level sensor — check whether it is torn or has a hole

  3. 3

    3. Check whether water is frozen in winter season — use hair dryer to defrost hose. Consider relocating the washing unit to warmer location

  4. 4

    4. Check the hose — if folded, cut, or damaged, replace

This Error Applies To

Samsung WF42H5000AW Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)

Service manual exact match: WF42H5000AW/A2

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