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Samsung Washer E3 Code: Overflow on Older Models

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Ethan Mercer Written by Ethan Mercer Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code E3
Appliance Washer
Quick answer

Older Samsung washers use E3 for the overflow error that newer ones call OE.

Model compatibility: Samsung can reuse or reformat codes across series and model years, so E3 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

Legacy overflow code, likely from too much detergent or softener.

Reading E3

Older Samsung washers show E3 for what newer ones call OE. Excess detergent or softener is the likely reason for the overflow. Meanings may differ by model.

Steps

  1. Power the washer off.
  2. Wait 30 seconds.
  3. Power it on and let the drain pump empty the machine.

Customer support is the next step if E3 persists.

Related codes

Water in, not out, is the story behind E4 / E1. A heater display is E5, and a cool-down hose problem is E8.

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Source: Samsung Levant – Washing machine error code meanings

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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