How do I fix error code 5E on a Samsung washers?

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Samsung Washers2014–present

Error Code 5E

Q: What does error code 5E mean on a Samsung washers?

Your washer can't pump the water out Drain pump motor impeller is damaged internally; Wrong voltage supplied to the parts; Drain pump part fault; Freezing in the winter season; Drain hose is clogged (injection error, foreign material); Clogged with foreign material; Water pump terminal is not connected; Foreign material collected inside drain pump ASSY (rubber bands, bills, cotton, hair pins, coins)

Your washer can't pump the water out

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 5E

What This Means

Drain pump motor impeller is damaged internally; Wrong voltage supplied to the parts; Drain pump part fault; Freezing in the winter season; Drain hose is clogged (injection error, foreign material); Clogged with foreign material; Water pump terminal is not connected; Foreign material collected inside drain pump ASSY (rubber bands, bills, cotton, hair pins, coins)

What actually causes this:

Something like a coin, hair pin, or small clothing item is stuck in the drain pump filter

First Thing to Check

Open the small door at the bottom front of the washer, pull out the drain hose to empty remaining water into a bowl, then unscrew the drain filter and check for anything stuck inside

Parts Involved

Drain Pump ASSYMain PBADrain HoseDrain Filter

How to Fix

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1. Check if drain pump revolutions are restrained due to freezing — in winter, use a hair dryer to defrost and remove the freezing as directed
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2. Check the drain pump resistance — Drain: 13.5-16.5 Ohm; Bubble: 18.75-22.75 Ohm
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3. Check whether foreign material (coins, underwire, etc.) is blocking the drain pump impeller
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4. Check wire connectors on Main PCB and Drain Pump ASSY for poor physical connection
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5. Check the drain pump resistance — if the connector or wire may have poor physical connection, reconnect
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6. Check wire terminal connections and contacts