Samsung Dishwasher · Code tE

Samsung Dishwasher tE code: Temperature sensor error

The dishwasher is getting inaccurate readings from its temperature sensor, so it cannot control heating properly.

Most common causes

  1. Failed temperature sensor (thermistor)
  2. Loose sensor wiring
  3. Control board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Empty the dishwasher, add detergent and run a Normal cycle.
  2. 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 tE mean on a Samsung Dishwasher?

The dishwasher is getting inaccurate readings from its temperature sensor, so it cannot control heating properly.

Can I clear the tE code myself?

Try these first: 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.

How much does it cost to fix a tE 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 waterbE · Stuck buttonCE · Control communication errorHC · High temperature heater 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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