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 supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose clogged with foreign material causing injection error at 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 hose is damaged or disconnected, so the washer can't tell when to stop filling
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer immediately and close the water supply valves behind it to prevent flooding
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the hose connected to the water level sensor — if it is torn or has a hole, replace
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2. Check whether the hose is folded, cut, or damaged
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3. If water is frozen in the winter season, use a hair dryer to defrost
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4. Consider relocating the unit to a warmer location
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5. If the water level sensor has a functional error, replace it
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF42H5200A Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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