Samsung · Dishwasher Moderate

E2 — Water-Supply Issue (Model-Specific)

E2 on Samsung dishwashers is associated with a water-supply problem on the models that use it. It is NOT a stuck-button code — a stuck button on the control panel is reported as bE / 6E. Check the water supply/inlet, and confirm the exact meaning for your model.

Keep using it?
Yes, with caution
DIY difficulty
Moderate
Typical cost
$80-200
Verified against
samsung.com ↗

The fix

Control panel / touch pad assembly

Button stuck on control panel

$80-200 moderate difficulty 60 min Tools: torx bit, screwdriver

Diagnose first: Try a reset (power off at breaker for 5 min) first. Failed control panel is the typical fix if reset doesn't clear it.

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How to fix it

  1. Try a reset (power off at breaker for 5 min) first. Failed control panel is the typical fix if reset doesn't clear it.
  2. If diagnosis confirms the fault, replace the control panel / touch pad assembly (typical cost $80-200, about 60 min, moderate DIY).

Why it happens

Typical signs: E2 shown on the display · Button stuck on control panel

  • Most likely: Control panel / touch pad assembly Try a reset (power off at breaker for 5 min) first. Failed control panel is the typical fix if reset doesn't clear it.

More Samsung dishwasher codes

1C 1C — Low water level / fails to start 1E 1E / IE — Filter clogged / heater fault 3C 3C Error — Wash Pump Failure 3E 3E — Hot water supply too hot 4C 4C / 4E — Water Supply Error 4C5 4C5 / 4E5 — Fill timeout with dry tub

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Frequently asked questions

What does the E2 code mean on a Samsung dishwasher?

E2 on Samsung dishwashers is associated with a water-supply problem on the models that use it. It is NOT a stuck-button code — a stuck button on the control panel is reported as bE / 6E. Check the water supply/inlet, and confirm the exact meaning for your model.

What causes the E2 code on a Samsung dishwasher?

Most likely: Control panel / touch pad assembly: Try a reset (power off at breaker for 5 min) first. Failed control panel is the typical fix if reset doesn't clear it.

Is it safe to keep using a Samsung dishwasher with a E2 error?

Yes, with caution. This is rated a moderate-severity fault.

How do I fix E2 on a Samsung dishwasher?

Try a reset (power off at breaker for 5 min) first. Failed control panel is the typical fix if reset doesn't clear it. If diagnosis confirms the fault, replace the control panel / touch pad assembly (typical cost $80-200, about 60 min, moderate DIY).

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: samsung.com.