3E

High Temperature Water Supply Error

Description

Samsung's US page lists 3E as a high-temperature water supply error: the incoming water is too hot. Samsung Gulf lists 3E together with 3C as a pump operation problem instead, so the meaning depends on the model — check the manual for yours.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
3E
Error Name
High Temperature Water Supply Error
Appliance Type
dishwasher
Brand
Samsung
Severity
medium

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Check that the hot water supplying the dishwasher is not set above 80 °C (176 °F).
2. Check that the inlet hose is connected to the tap the manual specifies.
3. Switch the dishwasher off, then start the cycle again.
4. If the code returns, contact an authorised Samsung service centre.

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