Samsung Dishwasher · Code 3E

Samsung Dishwasher 3E code: Incoming water too hot

The water coming into the dishwasher is hotter than it is designed to accept. Samsung says the hot water supply should stay at or below 176°F.

Most common causes

  1. Water heater set too high
  2. Dishwasher connected to a very hot water source
  3. Faulty temperature sensor

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Check the water temperature at the kitchen faucet and lower the water heater setting if it is very hot.
  2. Restart the cycle once the water temperature is normal.

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 3E mean on a Samsung Dishwasher?

The water coming into the dishwasher is hotter than it is designed to accept. Samsung says the hot water supply should stay at or below 176°F.

Can I clear the 3E code myself?

Try these first: Check the water temperature at the kitchen faucet and lower the water heater setting if it is very hot. Restart the cycle once the water temperature is normal. Call a technician if the supply water is below 176°F and the code keeps appearing.

How much does it cost to fix a 3E 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 error1E · Clogged filter (Waterwall) or heater overheat (rotary)3C · Pump failure7E · Waterwall reflector error9E · Not enough waterbE · Stuck buttonCE · Control communication errorHC · High temperature heater errortE · Temperature sensor error

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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