5E

Motor Overload Protection

Description

The motor has detected an overload condition.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
5E
Error Name
Motor Overload Protection
Appliance Type
washing_machine
Brand
Samsung
Severity
medium

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Reduce the load size
2. Remove heavy or bulky items
3. Ensure even distribution of clothes
4. Wait for motor to cool down before restarting

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