How do I fix error code DE1 on a Samsung washers?

1. undefined: 1. Check the power wire connections and insulation state 2. undefined: 2. Check the door switch; replace if faulty 3. undefined: 3. Check the main PBA door sensing circuit; replace if faulty 4. undefined: 4. Type 2: resistance of Nos. 2 and 3 of the DOOR LOCK SWITCH must be approximately 155 to 200 ohms

Samsung Washers2015–present

Error Code DE1

Q: What does error code DE1 mean on a Samsung washers?

The wiring to the door lock is damaged or disconnected. Door lock switch terminal is connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal is broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault

The wiring to the door lock is damaged or disconnected.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: DE1

What This Means

Door lock switch terminal is connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal is broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault

What actually causes this:

A loose or corroded wire connection at the door lock, sometimes from vibration wearing on the harness.

First Thing to Check

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

Parts Involved

Door Lock SwitchWire HarnessMain PBA

How to Fix

1
1. Check the power wire connections and insulation state
2
2. Check the door switch; replace if faulty
3
3. Check the main PBA door sensing circuit; replace if faulty
4
4. Type 2: resistance of Nos. 2 and 3 of the DOOR LOCK SWITCH must be approximately 155 to 200 ohms