Name: Samsung WA40A3005AW
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 3E mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer's motor isn't working. Cause: Motor connector terminal disconnected; Motor cover state damaged; Motor coil broken due to moisture or foreign substance; PBA control circuit defective.

Question 2

What does error code 4E mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer isn't filling with water. Cause: Water supply valve broken; Water supply valve clogged with foreign material; Water supply blocked due to freezing; PBA relay malfunction; Wire disconnected from water supply valve.

Question 3

What does error code 5E mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer can't drain the water out. Cause: Foreign substance inside the draining pump motor; Drain pump defective; Drain pump motor revolutions restrained by foreign material; Water frozen in drain system during winter; Main PCB defective; Wire connectors on Main PCB and Drain Pump loose.

Question 4

What does error code 8E mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

An internal sensor board has stopped working. Cause: MEMS PBA defective; Wire connections disconnected; Main PBA wire disconnection code; PBA silver nano part malfunction.

Question 5

What does error code AE mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

The control boards inside the washer can't communicate. Cause: Wire connections between sub and main PBAs disconnected; Sub PBA short-circuited because of moisture; Main PBA communication circuit faulty.

Question 6

What does error code BE mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

A button on the washer control panel appears stuck. Cause: Power switch or tact switch is continually pressed; Service PBA holding screws fastened too tight; Main PBA switching IC on/off code occurred; Main relay connections incorrect.

Question 7

What does error code DC mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer lid is open while it's trying to run. Cause: Door/lid not fully closed; Door switch defective; Main PBA door detection circuit defective; Power cord disconnected or insulation issue.

Question 8

What does error code DE mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer door won't lock properly. Cause: Door lock switch unit not inserted; Door lock switch unit damaged; Wire disconnected; Door lock switch unit defective; Main PCB defective.

Question 9

What does error code DE2 mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer detected that the door was opened while running. Cause: Door/lid opened during operation; Door switch defective; Power cord disconnected or insulation issue; Main PBA door detection circuit defective.

Question 10

What does error code HE mean on Samsung WA40A3005AW?

Accepted Answer

The incoming water is too hot. Cause: Cold water tap and hot water tap connected incorrectly; Water supply temperature excessively high.

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Code	Meaning	Severity
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 sensor board 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
DC	The washer lid is open while it's trying to run	Moderate
DE	The washer door won't lock properly	Moderate