Samsung dishwasher 5E error code
5E means drain fault (alternate display). On some models the drain fault shows as 5E rather than 4E-style displays: water is not pumped out fully..
Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware
Safe checks, in order of likelihood
- Check the sink waste and drain hose are not blocked — a blocked sink spigot backs water up.
- Clean the filter in the base of the tub and check the sump for debris.
- Run a drain-only cycle and listen for the drain pump. Silence or humming without draining points to the pump.
Call a professional when…
Clear filters and hose first; then the drain pump is replaced if it will not run. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.
Parts usually involved
- Samsung dishwasher drain pump.