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Samsung Dishwasher Error Code tE: Temperature sensor error
Applies to Samsung dishwashers that show tE on the display.
The temperature sensor has failed.
What this code means
The dishwasher's temperature sensor feeds every heated phase. tE means its signal has failed, so the machine will not heat blind.
The manufacturer's checks, in order
- Reset the dishwasher (breaker off, then on) and try again.
Samsung's manual is direct: reset, and if it persists, contact an authorized Samsung service center.
Parts involved in this fault
| Part | Why it is involved | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement sensor (model-specific) | Sensors are model-specific — match the part number to your exact model. | $10-$40 | Check priceaffiliate slot |
Error codes are not shared between brands. On LG dishwashers, tE is the “Thermistor (temperature sensor) error” fault — see LG tE explained. Always read a code against your own brand's list.
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.