Samsung Washing Machine Error Code E3
E3 on a Samsung washing machine usually means: An overflow condition was detected, often from excess detergent.
Fix it fast: Reduce detergent and reset. Full ranked steps below.
- Likely part
- drainage system
- Fault type
- suds
How to fix E3 — ranked steps
Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.
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1 Reduce detergent and reset
Easy- Use less detergent, then power-cycle and restart.
Other Samsung Washing Machine codes
Excess suds were detected and the cycle paused to clear the foam.
A low water level was detected during operation. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 11E points to the water level sensor.
A control-panel button fault was detected. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 12E points to the control panel.
A signal communication fault was detected. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 13E points to the control board.
The water-level sensor reported a fault. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 1C points to the water level sensor.
The water-level sensor or leak detection reported a fault. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 1C points to the water level sensor.
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