For the Samsung Washer families covered by the source set, **dE2** means **on/off switch error on some legacy/regional models**. The first useful step is to preserve the exact characters and model number before power cycling the appliance. Samsung appliances monitor whether a function reaches an expected state within a certain sequence. When that check fails, the control can store or display a code even though the root cause may sit elsewhere in the same circuit. The recorded display form is **dE2**. Search normalization stores it as **DE2** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
Reviewed by Ethan Mercer · Last reviewed August 17, 2026
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Error codeDE2
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
On/off switch error on some legacy/regional models.
Model compatibility: Samsung can reuse or reformat codes across series and model years, so DE2 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
For the Samsung Washer families covered by the source set, **dE2** means **on/off switch error on some legacy/regional models**. The first useful step is to preserve the exact characters and model number before power cycling the appliance. Samsung appliances monitor whether a function reaches an expected state within a certain sequence. When that check fails, the control can store or display a code even though the root cause may sit elsewhere in the same circuit. The recorded display form is **dE2**. Search normalization stores it as **DE2** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
dE2 can be accompanied by this pattern: the appliance may stop or limit the affected function when the code is detected.
Depending on the exact model, the same code can return at a repeatable stage of operation.
A symptom that fits dE2 is that other symptoms depend on the model and the subsystem named by Samsung.
One clue that supports the dE2 diagnosis is that dE2 appears during the washer stage associated with on/off switch error on some legacy/regional models.
One clue that supports the dE2 diagnosis is that the cycle can pause, stop, retry, drain, or refuse to advance until the condition is cleared.
Why it happens
Possible causes
varies by model/region — cross-region baseline — On/off switch error on some legacy/regional models
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
For dE2, start by doing this: record the exact code, model number, and operating stage before resetting power.
Before opening any service area, complete only the owner-accessible checks described in the model manual.
Before requesting service for dE2, do not replace parts solely from a display code when wiring, conditions, or control feedback can create the same result.
To rule out an accessible cause, record the code and the cycle stage where it appears.
To rule out an accessible cause, check owner-accessible water supply, drain hose/filter, load balance, door, detergent, or power only when relevant.
With dE2 recorded, power-cycle once only where Samsung's guidance recommends it; if the same code reappears, move to model-specific diagnosis.
Important safety warning. Safety takes priority over clearing dE2. Disconnect power and stop use for active leakage near electrical parts, smoke, burning smell, or repeated breaker trips.
Get help
When to request repair service
If the code returns after the documented basic checks, request model-specific diagnosis of the affected subsystem. A repeatable dE2 event is more useful diagnostically than repeated resets, because it shows when the on/off switch error on some legacy/regional models check is failing.
Book your repair
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
On/off switch error on some legacy/regional models.
You can try the one reset Samsung documents for the model, but **dE2** returning afterward means the condition still exists. Note the operating stage instead of cycling power repeatedly.
Continue only if the appliance is otherwise safe and the owner-level checks are appropriate. Stop for leakage near electrical parts, smoke, burning odor, arcing, gas concerns, repeated breaker trips, uncontrolled heating, or unsafe temperatures.
Treat **dE2** as a starting point, not a replacement instruction. Wiring, feedback signals, operating conditions, and electronic controls can mimic a failed component.
The same-looking code can be reused on another Samsung appliance family or reformatted by region/model year. Match the appliance type and exact model before applying a meaning. This page therefore keeps **Washer dE2** separate from same-looking codes used by other Samsung appliance families.
