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Error 6E Stops machine UK market

Samsung Washing Machine Error Code 6E

6E on a Samsung washing machine usually means: The water heater is malfunctioning. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 6E points to the heating element.

Fix it fast: Request professional service. Full ranked steps below.

Likely part
heating element
Fault type
heating
Manufacturer source Updated Oct 17, 2026 View source

How to fix 6E — ranked steps

Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

  1. 1 Request professional service

    Pro only
    • Samsung directs water-heater faults to the Service Centre.
    Source

Other Samsung Washing Machine codes

HCDegraded

The heating circuit is out of range. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code HC points to the heating element.

HE2Stops machine

The dryer heater overheated and shut down for safety. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code HE2 points to the dryer heater.

HE3Degraded

The steam function is malfunctioning. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code HE3 points to the steam generator.

HC2Degraded

Temperature Sensor Error: The temperature sensor is reporting a problem Power off the machine, leave it for 2 or 3 minutes, and restart the cycle. If the error code doesn't clear, please Get in Touch to organise a service. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code HC2 points to the thermistor.

HrDegraded

Temperature Sensor Error: The temperature sensor is reporting a problem Power off the machine, leave it for 2 or 3 minutes, and restart the cycle. If the error code doesn't clear, please Get in Touch to organise a service. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code Hr points to the thermistor.

TC2Degraded

Temperature Sensor Error: The temperature sensor is reporting a problem Power off the machine, leave it for 2 or 3 minutes, and restart the cycle. If the error code doesn't clear, please Get in Touch to organise a service. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code TC2 points to the thermistor.

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