Samsung Dishwasher · Code bE / 6E

Samsung Dishwasher bE code: Stuck button

The dishwasher reads one of its buttons as being held down continuously.

Most common causes

  1. Button stuck from residue or moisture
  2. Damaged button membrane
  3. Control panel fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Turn the dishwasher off and press each button to check that it clicks and releases.
  2. Wipe the control panel dry and power back on.

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 bE mean on a Samsung Dishwasher?

The dishwasher reads one of its buttons as being held down continuously.

Can I clear the bE code myself?

Try these first: Turn the dishwasher off and press each button to check that it clicks and releases. Wipe the control panel dry and power back on. Call a technician if a button stays stuck or the code returns.

How much does it cost to fix a bE 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 error9E · Not enough waterCE · 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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