Samsung Washer · Code E2 / bE2 / 6E2 / bE / 6E

Samsung Washer E2 code: Stuck button

The control panel reads one of its buttons as being held down continuously. The washer may not respond normally until the button releases.

Most common causes

  1. Button pressed in or stuck from dirt or detergent residue
  2. Moisture on the control panel
  3. Worn button membrane or display board

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Turn the washer off, then press and release each button one at a time, including around the edges of each button.
  2. Wipe the control panel with a lightly damp cloth and dry it.
  3. Turn the washer back on 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 · searspartsdirect.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does E2 mean on a Samsung Washer?

The control panel reads one of its buttons as being held down continuously. The washer may not respond normally until the button releases.

Can I clear the E2 code myself?

Try these first: Turn the washer off, then press and release each button one at a time, including around the edges of each button. Wipe the control panel with a lightly damp cloth and dry it. Turn the washer back on and try again. Call a technician if a button stays stuck or the code returns; the display control board may need replacement.

How much does it cost to fix a E2 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 Washer codes

3C · Motor error4C · Water supply error5C · Drain errordC · Door or lid lock errorLC · Water leak detectedOE · Overflow errorSUd · Too many sudsUE · Unbalanced load1C · Water level sensor error4C2 · Water too hot / hoses reversed9C1 · Voltage / power supply errorddC · Add Door not closedHC · 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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