Name: Samsung WA5471ABW
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 1E mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What does error code 3E mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

The washer's motor can't spin properly. Cause: Motor spin net is not engaged; Motor's internal coil is damaged (short-circuited or cut); Hall sensor terminal is not connected; Foreign material (e.g. a screw) has entered the motor; Overloading — too much laundry; Washing motor fault; Washing motor hall sensor fault; Incorrect connections of the washing motor/hall sensor connector; Motor stator cover is damaged; Main PCB fault.

Question 3

What does error code 8E mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

The washer's vibration sensor has stopped working. Cause: MEMS sensor defective; MEMS sensor PBA fault; Wire connector terminals disconnected.

Question 4

What does error code AE mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

The washer's control boards can't communicate with each other. Cause: Signals between the sub and main PBAs are not sensed; Incorrect or loose connector connections between sub and main PBAs; Faulty soldering on the sub PBA C/Panel; Sub PBA is short-circuited because of moisture; Incorrect wire connections; Main PBA communication circuit fault.

Question 5

What does error code dc mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

The laundry load is uneven and the washer can't spin safely. Cause: Laundry load is unbalanced in the drum; Too few items causing imbalance; Heavy items on one side; Motor hall sensor fault.

Question 6

What does error code dS mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

The washer door isn't closing or latching properly. Cause: Switch contact error because of deformation of the door hook; Door opened after starting operation; Door pulled by force during operation.

Question 7

What does error code E2 mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

A button on the control panel appears stuck or is being held down. Cause: Power button pressed continually for more than 12 seconds; Switch jammed or stuck due to deformation of control panel or button; Screws holding sub PBA tightened too much; A button other than the Power button continually pressed for more than 30 seconds; Deformation of internal plastic injection part; Main PBA switching IC on/off error; Main relay connections are incorrect.

Question 8

What does error code FL mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

The washer's lid won't lock to start the cycle. Cause: Electric wire leakage causing intermittent lock failure; Main PCB fault.

Question 9

What does error code HE mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

The washer's water heating element has a problem. Cause: Washing heater short-circuited or wire disconnected; Washing heater contact error or temperature sensor fault; Water level sensor operates without water, causing temperature sensor to detect 100-150°C; Red temperature sensor at dry heater center operates above 145°C; Steam function not operating normally; Heater engagement fault (out of place); PBA relay malfunction.

Question 10

What does error code LE mean on Samsung WA5471ABW?

Accepted Answer

Water is leaking inside the washer. Cause: Air hose is out of place and water leakage occurs during spin cycle; Water leakage at front with foaming because of too much detergent; Connecting hose to detergent drawer connected incorrectly; Leakage sensor is faulty; Foreign material in the DV case; Drain bellows clogged with foreign material; Fault of a hose or incorrect part engagement in the product.

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Code	Meaning	Severity
1E	The washer can't detect the water level inside the tub	Moderate
3E	The washer's motor can't spin properly	Moderate
8E	The washer's vibration sensor has stopped working	Moderate
AE	The washer's control boards can't communicate with each other	Moderate
dc	The laundry load is uneven and the washer can't spin safely	Moderate
dS	The washer door isn't closing or latching properly	Moderate
E2	A button on the control panel appears stuck or is being held down	Moderate
FL	The washer's lid won't lock to start the cycle	Moderate