Name: Samsung WA45M3100AW
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 1E mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer can't tell how much water is in the tub. Cause: Hose damaged (punctured); Hose clogged with foreign material; Hose folded; Too much lubricant on air hose; 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 WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer's motor isn't working. Cause: Motor spin net not engaged; Motor internal coil damaged (short-circuited or cut); TMR sensor terminal not connected; Foreign material entered motor; Motor overloaded (too much laundry); Motor TMR sensor terminal not connected; PBA fault or weak driving signal; Unstable relay operation; Erroneous TMR sensor signals; IPM terminal of main PBA not connected; DD motor cover out of place; PCB housing terminal not connected; DD motor fault.

Question 3

What does error code 4E mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer isn't filling with water. Cause: Foreign material in water supply valve; Valve terminal not connected; Warm/rinse connectors wrongly connected; PCB terminal to detergent drawer not connected; Transparent hose folded or torn; Eco Warm and warm water hoses wrongly engaged.

Question 4

What does error code 4E2 mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

The incoming water is too hot. Cause: Dry valve water temperature >70°C; Water >50°C in Wool/Lingerie; Hoses wrongly connected.

Question 5

What does error code 5E mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer can't drain the water out. Cause: Pump motor impeller damaged; Wrong voltage supplied; Part fault; Freezing; Drain hose clogged; Foreign material in drain pump ASSY.

Question 6

What does error code 8E mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

An internal sensor board stopped working. Cause: MEMS PBA error or data error; Wire connection error; Main PBA silver nano part malfunction.

Question 7

What does error code AE mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

The control boards can't communicate with each other. Cause: Incorrect/loose connector connections between sub and main PBAs; Faulty soldering on sub PBA C/Panel.

Question 8

What does error code BE mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

A button appears stuck on the control panel. Cause: Power button continually pressed (>12 seconds); Switch jammed from deformed panel; Sub PBA screws too tight; Other button pressed >30 seconds; Deformed internal plastic part.

Question 9

What does error code dE mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer lid isn't opening or closing properly. Cause: Door hook deformation; Door pulled by force; Pressure difference from boil wash.

Question 10

What does error code dE1 mean on Samsung WA45M3100AW?

Accepted Answer

The door lock mechanism has failed. Cause: Door lock switch terminal incorrect; Terminal broken; Intermittent wire leakage; Main PCB fault.

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Code	Meaning	Severity
1E	The washer can't tell how much water is in the tub	Moderate
3E	The washer's motor isn't working	Critical
4E	The washer isn't filling with water	Moderate
4E2	The incoming water is too hot	Moderate
5E	The washer can't drain the water out	Moderate
8E	An internal sensor board stopped working	Moderate
AE	The control boards can't communicate with each other	Moderate
BE	A button appears stuck on the control panel	Moderate