Samsung Dishwasher — Error Code HE

Q: How do I fix the HE error on a Samsung dishwasher?

Try first: Rerun and reset. Empty the unit, add detergent and run a normal cycle; if it persists, power off at the breaker and contact support.

The heater temperature-detection circuit is faulty.

brand Samsung appliance Dishwasher market US component temperature sensor category heating severity degraded

Ranked repair steps

1. Rerun and reset

Empty the unit, add detergent and run a normal cycle; if it persists, power off at the breaker and contact support.

moderate · basis: manufacturer first

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Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Samsung US Support — Dishwasher Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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