Samsung Washers2015–present

Error Code LE1

A drain hose or internal bellows is leaking water.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LE1

What This Means

Fault of a hose or part because drain bellows are clogged with foreign material; Incorrect part engagement; Foreign material in the bellows

What actually causes this:

Debris clogging the drain bellows, forcing water to back up and leak out.

First Thing to Check

Check the drain pump filter at the bottom front of the washer for debris buildup.

Parts Involved

Drain BellowsDrain HoseDrain Pump

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Remove foreign material from the drain bellows

  2. 2

    2. Replace if there is incorrect part engagement or part damage

  3. 3

    3. Check the drain motor operation

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: WW22K6800AW/A2

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