Samsung Oven / Range · Code SE / 5E

Samsung Oven / Range SE code: Shorted or stuck keypad

The control reads a key on the touchpad as shorted or constantly pressed. The oven controls may beep, lock up or not respond. This SE is on the oven control panel and is different from other Samsung appliances' SE codes.

Most common causes

  1. Moisture or grease on the touchpad
  2. Failed keypad (membrane switch)
  3. Loose or damaged keypad ribbon cable
  4. Main control board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Wipe the touchpad with a dry cloth to remove steam, grease or cleaner residue.
  2. Switch off the range's breaker for about a minute, then restore power.

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

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

Quick answers

What does SE mean on a Samsung Oven / Range?

The control reads a key on the touchpad as shorted or constantly pressed. The oven controls may beep, lock up or not respond. This SE is on the oven control panel and is different from other Samsung appliances' SE codes.

Can I clear the SE code myself?

Try these first: Wipe the touchpad with a dry cloth to remove steam, grease or cleaner residue. Switch off the range's breaker for about a minute, then restore power. Call a technician if the code returns after a reset; the keypad or control board usually needs replacement.

How much does it cost to fix a SE 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 Oven / Range codes

C-20 · Oven temperature sensor errorC-21 · Oven overheating / sensor shortC-d0 · Stuck control keyC-d1 · Door lock error-dC- · Oven divider (partition) errorC-24 · Oven heating too fastC-F0 · Control communication errordoor · Door not closedtESt · Demo mode

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