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Ethan Mercer Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Error code6E / bE
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
Samsung lists 6E and bE as a motor speed sensor error and gives a three-step restart.
Model compatibility: Samsung can reuse or reformat codes across series and model years, so 6E / bE may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Motor speed sensor error shown as bE or 6E.
Motor speed sensor error: what you see
The display shows 6E or bE. Samsung names this a motor speed sensor error for washers in general, without a model restriction.
Restart sequence
Cut power to the washer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Restore power.
Run the cycle again.
A code that continues after that calls for service.
See also
Button-related codes can look alike on a quick glance: bE1 (power button) and bE3 (defective button). A communication issue has its own page under AE and AC.
Samsung washer repair near Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego
Customers in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can phone (844) 482-1598. Our washer repair overview has more. Bring up the code shown, the model number and the power cycle you already ran.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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