Samsung Dishwasher · Code 9E

Samsung Dishwasher 9E code: Not enough water

The dishwasher did not get enough water into the tub to wash properly.

Most common causes

  1. Water supply valve partly closed
  2. Low water pressure
  3. Clogged inlet valve screen
  4. Faulty water level sensing

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Make sure the shut-off valve under the sink is fully open.
  2. Empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.
  3. If it persists, turn the power off at the breaker for 30 seconds and try again.

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 9E mean on a Samsung Dishwasher?

The dishwasher did not get enough water into the tub to wash properly.

Can I clear the 9E code myself?

Try these first: Make sure the shut-off valve under the sink is fully open. Empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle. If it persists, turn the power off at the breaker for 30 seconds and try again. Call a technician if the code returns after a breaker reset with the water fully on.

How much does it cost to fix a 9E 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 failure3E · Incoming water too hot7E · Waterwall reflector errorbE · Stuck buttonCE · Control communication errorHC · High temperature heater errortE · Temperature sensor error

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

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