Samsung Washers2015–present

Error Code AE3

A door-related communication module has lost contact with the main board.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: AE3

What This Means

Signals between the DR Module and main PBA are not sensed; Incorrect or loose connector connections between the DR Module and main PBA; Faulty soldering on the DR Module

What actually causes this:

A loose connector between the door module and main board, often from vibration.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 5 minutes, then plug it back in and try again.

Parts Involved

DR ModuleMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the connector connections between the DR Module and main PBA carefully

  2. 2

    2. Check for incorrect or loose connections

  3. 3

    3. Remove the DR Module and check for any faulty soldering

  4. 4

    4. Replace the DR Module or main PBA if needed

This Error Applies To

Samsung WW22K6800AW Series Washers (2015) (2015–present)

Service manual exact match: WW22K6800AW/A2

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