Name: Samsung WA400PJHDWR
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 1E mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

The washer can't detect the water level properly. Cause: Hose where water level sensor is located is damaged (punctured); Hose clogged with foreign material; Hose is folded; Too much lubricant on air hose insertion part; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Part fault (faulty internal soldering); Water level sensor terminal disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected.

Question 2

What does error code 3E mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

The washer's motor isn't working. Cause: Motor spin net not engaged; Motor internal coil damaged (short-circuited or cut); Hall sensor terminal not connected; Foreign material (e.g. a screw) entered the motor; Overloading due to too much laundry.

Question 3

What does error code 4E mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

The washer isn't filling with water. Cause: Foreign material entering water supply valve; Water supply valve terminal not connected (wire disconnected); Warm water and rinse connectors incorrectly switched; PCB terminal from drain hose to detergent drawer not connected; Transparent hose folded or torn; Cold and warm water supply hoses incorrectly switched; Water temperature sensed as higher than 50°C in Wool/Delicates for 8 seconds; Freezing in winter.

Question 4

What does error code 5E mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

The washer can't drain the water out. Cause: Pump motor impeller damaged internally; Wrong voltage (220V → 110V) supplied; Part fault; Freezing in winter; Drain hose clogged (injection error, foreign material); Foreign material collected inside drain pump ASSY (rubber bands, bills, cotton, hair pins, coins).

Question 5

What does error code 8E mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

An internal vibration sensor has stopped working. Cause: MEMS sensor output voltage out of range (>4.5V or <0.5V); MEMS PBA defective; Wire connector terminals disconnected.

Question 6

What does error code AE mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

The control boards inside the washer can't communicate. Cause: Incorrect or loose connector connections between sub and main PBAs; Faulty soldering on sub PBA C/Panel; Sub PBA short-circuited because of moisture; Main PBA communication circuit faulty.

Question 7

What does error code BE mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

A button on the washer control panel appears stuck. Cause: Power button continually pressed (>12 seconds); Switch jammed or stuck due to uneven pressing from deformed control panel or button; Sub PBA holding screws too tight; Other button continually pressed (>30 seconds); Deformation of internal plastic injection part.

Question 8

What does error code dS mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

The washer lid detected an opening while trying to start. Cause: Switch contact error from deformed hook; Door pulled by force while operating.

Question 9

What does error code FL mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

The washer door won't unlock after the cycle finishes. Cause: Door lock switch terminal connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage.

Question 10

What does error code LE mean on Samsung WA400PJHDWR?

Accepted Answer

Water is leaking inside the washer. Cause: Air hose out of place causing water leakage during spin; Water leakage at front with foaming from too much detergent; Connecting hose to detergent drawer connected incorrectly; Foreign material in DV case; Fault of hose or incorrect part engagement.

WA400PJHDWR

Error Codes

On this page

Warranty

Samsung Support

Track your Samsung

Code	Meaning	Severity
1E	The washer can't detect the water level properly	Moderate
3E	The washer's motor isn't working	Critical
4E	The washer isn't filling with water	Moderate
5E	The washer can't drain the water out	Moderate
8E	An internal vibration sensor has stopped working	Moderate
AE	The control boards inside the washer can't communicate	Moderate
BE	A button on the washer control panel appears stuck	Moderate
dS	The washer lid detected an opening while trying to start	Moderate