For the Samsung Dishwasher families covered by the source set, **LE** means **model/region dependent: leak / moisture detected; blocked waterwall reflector can also trigger this code**. The first useful step is to preserve the exact characters and model number before power cycling the appliance. A display code is evidence from the control system, not a component test result. That distinction matters because a connector, supply condition, obstruction, or feedback signal can mimic a failed component. The recorded display form is **LE**. Search normalization stores it as **LE** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
Reviewed by Ethan Mercer · Last reviewed August 17, 2026
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Error codeLE
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
Model/region dependent: Leak / moisture detected; Blocked Waterwall reflector can also trigger this code.
Model compatibility: Samsung can reuse or reformat codes across series and model years, so LE 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 Dishwasher families covered by the source set, **LE** means **model/region dependent: leak / moisture detected; blocked waterwall reflector can also trigger this code**. The first useful step is to preserve the exact characters and model number before power cycling the appliance. A display code is evidence from the control system, not a component test result. That distinction matters because a connector, supply condition, obstruction, or feedback signal can mimic a failed component. The recorded display form is **LE**. Search normalization stores it as **LE** while preserving the characters a homeowner actually sees.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
On affected Samsung dishwasher models, the appliance may refuse to start or continue a cycle.
A symptom that fits LE is that a door, lid, divider, or latch may not be recognized as closed or locked.
The LE display becomes more meaningful if the code can return immediately when the appliance reaches a door-safety verify.
When the LE condition is present, lE appears during the dishwasher function associated with leak / moisture detected.
One clue that supports the LE diagnosis is that the cycle may stop, drain, fail to fill/heat, or repeat a stage.
Why it happens
Possible causes
see exact model manual — all/most models — Leak / moisture detected
see exact model manual — Waterwall models — Blocked Waterwall reflector can also trigger this code
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
With LE recorded, open and close the door or lid firmly without forcing it.
Before requesting service for LE, remove clothing, racks, cookware, packaging, or debris that can interfere with closure.
The next non-invasive check is to check the visible latch/strike area for obstruction or damage without bypassing the safety interlock.
A safe owner-level check is to if water is trapped in a washer or dishwasher, resolve the drain condition before trying to force the door open.
To rule out an accessible cause, record the code before resetting.
A safe owner-level check is to verify water supply, drain path/filter, door, detergent/suds, and visible leaks only when relevant.
Important safety warning. Safety takes priority over clearing LE. Stop use for active leakage near electrical parts, burning smell, or repeated breaker trips. Do not defeat leak or door-safety switches.
Get help
When to request repair service
For LE, the service threshold is straightforward: Request service if the door closes normally but the code returns, the latch will not release safely, or diagnosis requires testing the interlock, wiring, or control circuit. Bring the exact model number and a photo of the display so the diagnosis stays tied to the documented Samsung code.
Book your repair
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
Model/region dependent: Leak / moisture detected; Blocked Waterwall reflector can also trigger this code. Check the model-specific interpretation section below because Samsung publishes more than one verified meaning for this appliance+code key.
One controlled restart is reasonable after correcting an obvious external issue. A recurring **LE** display should be treated as diagnostic evidence, not as a reason to keep rebooting the appliance.
Short owner-accessible checks may be reasonable when the appliance is safe. Persistent **LE**, worsening performance, or any electrical/water/heat hazard is a reason to stop use.
No. **LE** tells you which condition or check the control detected. The same display can result from the named component, its wiring, a connector, a supply/airflow/water condition, or the control that reads it.
Official Samsung support itself assigns different meanings to this code in different model/region contexts, so the exact model number matters. This page therefore keeps **Dishwasher LE** separate from same-looking codes used by other Samsung appliance families.
