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Samsung Dishwasher Error Code 5E: Drain error
Applies to Samsung dishwashers that show 5E or 5C, SC, SE on the display.
The dishwasher cannot drain. Check the drain hose and the sump for clogs.
What this code means
Dishwashers drain in short, timed bursts. Food debris in the sump and filter is the usual obstruction; a hose folded during installation is the second most common.
The manufacturer's checks, in order
- Close the water supply valve first, as Samsung instructs.
- Check whether the drain hose is clogged or folded.
- Check whether the drain hole inside the sump is clogged, and clean the filter and drain connections.
If the problem continues after the hose and sump are clear, contact a Samsung service center.
Parts involved in this fault
| Part | Why it is involved | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drain pump | The pump that pushes water out weakens or jams on debris. | $30-$90 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
| Drain hose | Replaces a hose that is crushed, split or permanently kinked. | $10-$20 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
| Pump filter / filter assembly | The filter that catches lint, coins and food soil before the pump. | $8-$35 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
Related Samsung dishwasher codes
1E — Clogged filter error (Waterwall models)4E — Water supply errorLE — Leakage error3E — High temperature water supply errorHC — High temperature heater error7E — Waterwall reflector error
Source & provenance. The meaning, the checks and their order, and the service line on this page are restated from Samsung official support — “Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code” (US) and “Common Samsung dishwasher error codes and their meaning” (CA) (source), read on 2026-11-06. No forum content, no invented repair steps, and nothing involving gas, refrigerant or mains wiring. Where the manufacturer says to request service, this page stops too.