Samsung Washers2014–present

Error Code bE2

One of the buttons on your washer is stuck

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: bE2

What This Means

Power button pressed continually for more than 12 seconds; Switch jammed or stuck due to uneven pressing from control panel deformation; Screws holding sub PBA tightened too much; A button other than Power pressed continually for more than 30 seconds; Deformation of an internal plastic injection part; Assembly screw for sub PBA tightened too much

What actually causes this:

A button got stuck from moisture, a spill, or something pressing against the control panel

First Thing to Check

Press each button on the control panel a few times to see if any feels stuck or doesn't spring back

Parts Involved

Sub PBAControl PanelButtons

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check if any button is physically stuck or jammed

  2. 2

    2. Inspect control panel for deformation

  3. 3

    3. Check if sub PBA screws are overtightened — loosen slightly if needed

  4. 4

    4. Check internal plastic injection parts for deformation

  5. 5

    5. Replace sub PBA or control panel if deformed

This Error Applies To

Samsung WF42H5200A Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)

Service manual exact match: WF42H5200AP/A2Service manual exact match: WF42H5200AF/A2Service manual exact match: WF42H5200AW/A2

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