Samsung Washers2015–present

Error Code LE

The washer has detected a water leak somewhere inside the machine.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LE

What This Means

Air hose is out of place and water leakage occurs during spin cycle; Tub back at the safety bolts fixing part is broken; Water leakage from front due to excessive detergent causing foaming; Connecting hose to the detergent drawer is connected incorrectly; Drain pump filter cover is engaged incorrectly; Water leakage at the drain hose; Duct condensing holding screws are worn; Nozzle-diaphragm is engaged in opposite direction or rubber packaging is omitted; Screws holding the tub back and front are fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor is faulty; Foreign material such as underwire or coins in the drain bellows

What actually causes this:

A loose drain pump filter cap is the most common cause — it may not have been fully tightened after cleaning.

First Thing to Check

Check the drain pump filter cap at the bottom front of the washer and make sure it is tightened fully.

Parts Involved

Leakage SensorDrain Pump FilterDoor DiaphragmDrain HoseTub

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check for any leakage on the base, Hose, Valve, and Tub connections and take required action

  2. 2

    2. Check for any foreign material in the bellows such as underwire or coins

  3. 3

    3. Check the drain pump filter cover engagement

  4. 4

    4. Inspect the drain hose connections

  5. 5

    5. Check the drain motor operation — replace if the product does not operate normally

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: WW22K6800AW/A2

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