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Samsung Dishwasher error code

Samsung Dishwasher Error 5E

Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply.

Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply.

UnknownStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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Samsung dishwasher repair guide for error 5E
Error code5EDishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply

    Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply.

  2. 2
    Remove lower access panel to expose drain pump

    Remove lower access panel to expose drain pump assembly.

  3. 3
    Place towels under pump area

    Place towels under pump area. Open pump access cover to drain residual water.

A quick explanation

What does 5E mean?

Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply.

The answer you came for

How to fix Samsung dishwasher error 5E

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply

    Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply.

  2. 2

    Remove lower access panel to expose drain pump

    Remove lower access panel to expose drain pump assembly.

  3. 3

    Place towels under pump area

    Place towels under pump area. Open pump access cover to drain residual water.

  4. 4

    Remove coarse filter to access pump impeller

    Remove coarse filter to access pump impeller. Rotate impeller manually with finger—it must spin freely 360°.

  5. 5

    If impeller is stuck, cracked, or pump housing

    If impeller is stuck, cracked, or pump housing is damaged: disconnect pump wiring harness.

  6. 6

    Loosen hose clamps on inlet/outlet hoses using pliers

    Loosen hose clamps on inlet/outlet hoses using pliers. Remove mounting screws securing pump.

  7. 7

    Extract old drain pump assembly

    Extract old drain pump assembly. Clean mounting surface thoroughly.

  8. 8

    Install new drain pump using OEM part DD31-00010A

    Install new drain pump using OEM part DD31-00010A. Align mounting tabs, secure screws.

  9. 9

    Reconnect hoses with clamps tightened firmly

    Reconnect hoses with clamps tightened firmly. Reconnect wiring harness.

  10. 10

    Reinstall filter and access cover

    Reinstall filter and access cover. Restore power. Run Drain cycle to verify complete water removal within 90 seconds.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dishwasher Error Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply.Remove lower access panel to expose drain pump assembly.Place towels under pump area. Open pump access cover to drain residual water.Remove coarse filter to access pump impeller. Rotate impeller manually with finger—it must spin freely 360°.If impeller is stuck, cracked, or pump housing is damaged: disconnect pump wiring harness.Loosen hose clamps on inlet/outlet hoses using pliers. Remove mounting screws securing pump.Extract old drain pump assembly. Clean mounting surface thoroughly.Install new drain pump using OEM part DD31-00010A. Align mounting tabs, secure screws.Reconnect hoses with clamps tightened firmly. Reconnect wiring harness.Reinstall filter and access cover. Restore power. Run Drain cycle to verify complete water removal within 90 seconds.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: DD31-00010A

Price noted in the current guide: $58

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Samsung Dishwasher error 5E in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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