Samsung Dishwasher · Code 1E / IE

Samsung Dishwasher 1E code: Clogged filter (Waterwall) or heater overheat (rotary)

This code means different things depending on the model. On Waterwall models it means water is not passing through the filter because the filter is clogged; on rotary spray-arm models it is a high-temperature heater error.

Most common causes

  1. Waterwall models: clogged fine filter
  2. Waterwall models: food debris packed around the filter
  3. Rotary models: heater or temperature control fault
  4. Rotary models: faulty temperature sensor

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Waterwall models: remove and rinse the fine filter at the bottom of the tub, then reinstall it firmly.
  2. Rotary models: turn the power off at the breaker for 30 seconds, then empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: samsung.com · samsung.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does 1E mean on a Samsung Dishwasher?

This code means different things depending on the model. On Waterwall models it means water is not passing through the filter because the filter is clogged; on rotary spray-arm models it is a high-temperature heater error.

Can I clear the 1E code myself?

Try these first: Waterwall models: remove and rinse the fine filter at the bottom of the tub, then reinstall it firmly. Rotary models: turn the power off at the breaker for 30 seconds, then empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle. Call a technician if the code returns after cleaning the filter (Waterwall) or after a breaker reset (rotary).

How much does it cost to fix a 1E code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Samsung Dishwasher codes

4C · Water supply error5C · Drain errorHE · Heating / temperature detection errorLC · Leak detectedOC · Overfill error3C · Pump failure3E · Incoming water too hot7E · Waterwall reflector error9E · Not enough waterbE · Stuck buttonCE · Control communication errorHC · High temperature heater errortE · Temperature sensor error

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