Error Code tE
The water temperature sensor is not reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tE
What This Means
Washing temperature sensor fault; Connector connected incorrectly or disconnected; Faulty connections and contact error; Main PCB fault; Freezing in the winter season
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections of the temperature sensor
- 2
2. Check the thermistor resistance — resistance at 20 to 30 degrees C: 66.187 to 36.941 kilohms
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3. If the temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 4
4. Check for Main PCB fault
- 5
5. Check for freezing in the winter season
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
Other Error Codes for WA50F9A8DSP
The washer cannot detect how much water is in the tub
The washer's motor cannot spin or is detecting a problem
The washer is not getting enough water to fill
The washer cannot pump the water out
The washer's control boards cannot communicate with each other
A button on the control panel appears to be stuck
The washer does not detect the door as properly closed
The washer cannot unlock the door after a cycle