Error codes

Samsung dryer
error codes

Is your Samsung dryer showing an error code? Below you'll find all known error codes, what they mean, and what you can check yourself. All information has been researched and, where possible, verified with the manufacturer. Can't solve it yourself, or does the fault keep coming back? We often schedule a technician within 24 hours.

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2E3E5EtE / tE2 / tE4tE5HE / HC'Warmtewisselaar reinigen''Leeg het reservoir'

All Samsung dryer error codes

2E

✓ Often fixable yourself

Dryer isn't getting power

Test the socket with another appliance, check the plug is properly connected

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3E

✓ Often fixable yourself

Dryer motor isn't working

Switch off the dryer and restart the drying programme

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5E

✓ Often fixable yourself

Condensate reservoir is full

Remove the reservoir, empty it at a sink, refit it, restart the programme

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tE / tE2 / tE4

✓ Often fixable yourself

Lint filter possibly blocked

Remove the filter, wipe off lint, rinse clean under the tap, dry and refit. Also vacuum the condenser grille

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tE5

Partly fixable yourself

Temperature sensor fault

Switch off the dryer, wait 5 minutes, restart the programme

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HE / HC

✓ Often fixable yourself

Compressor overheated (on heat-pump dryers)

Switch the dryer off completely and unplug to let the compressor cool (20-25 min), then switch on again. If that doesn't work: reset via a specific button combination (check the manual for your model), otherwise technician needed

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'Warmtewisselaar reinigen'

✓ Often fixable yourself

Not a fault - maintenance reminder to clean the heat exchanger (heat-pump dryers)

Open the outer flap, unlock and remove the inner flap, clean vertically with the supplied brush (don't touch with bare hands due to heat), refit the flap

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'Leeg het reservoir'

✓ Often fixable yourself

Condensate reservoir is full

Slowly pull the hot handle with both hands (hold it horizontal), empty the reservoir via the drain opening, refit and hold the 'O' button to clear the message

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