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Samsung Dishwasher Error Code 9E: Low water level error
Applies to Samsung dishwashers that show 9E on the display.
The water level inside the dishwasher is lower than it should be after filling.
What this code means
The machine fills by time and level together. Low incoming pressure, a clogged filter, or wash water trapped by badly arranged loads can all leave the level short.
The manufacturer's checks, in order
- Check the water supply is on and at normal household pressure.
- Clean the filter and the sump area.
- Spread heavy soil loads out and rearrange dishes as the manual recommends, so wash water can circulate.
If supply pressure is good and 9E persists, request service — the level sensing or inlet valve is at fault.
Parts involved in this fault
| Part | Why it is involved | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water inlet valve | The valve that lets water in sticks or fails electrically, so the machine never fills in time. | $25-$60 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
| Supply hose (standard, non-Flood Safe) | Replaces a kinked hose or a Flood Safe hose that is restricting flow. | $12-$25 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
| Inlet filter screens | Small mesh filters where the hoses meet the machine clog with sediment, especially on well water. | $5-$10 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
Related Samsung dishwasher codes
1E — Clogged filter error (Waterwall models)4E — Water supply error5E — Drain errorLE — Leakage error3E — High temperature water supply errorHC — High temperature heater 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.