Error tE, tC, EC occurs on all types of Samsung machines - conventional washing machines and with drying mode. It can occur immediately after the door is locked or after water has accumulated, when the washing machine spins the drum for 5-10 minutes.
The main reason is the problem with heating.
What the error says
The error code tE indicates problems with the water temperature sensor, which monitors the heating of the Samsung SM. The washing machine does not receive or receives incorrect information from the sensor.
Typically, the error tC, tE, EC is displayed on the display when the voltage level of the water heating sensor is less than 0.2 V or more than 4.5 V.
The EU error acts as an analogue of the tE code, only it is typical for Samsung cars until 2007.
Samsung washing machine can issue varieties of code tE - tE1, tE2, tE3. Here is what these codes mean:
- tE1 indicates problems in the operation of the drying temperature sensor;
- tE2 indicates a problem in the operation of the fan housing sensor;
- tE3 indicates a malfunction of the condensate flow sensor that appears during the drying process.
Often, the washing machine displays the tE code at the start of the wash before heating the water. And varieties of this trouble code appear on the display after washing and spinning, when you need to proceed to drying things.
When the tE, TC1, TC2, TC3, TC4, EC errors are lit on the washer display, in rare cases it is possible to remove the error with your own hands, because they signal malfunctions.
Why an error occurs
What these codes mean is now clear. But to understand how to fix the washing machine, you need to know about the causes of the codes. The washer generates an error tE when:
- Temporary malfunction of the control module;
- Poor connection of the contacts of the temperature sensor or heater;
- "Gluke" temperature sensor.
How to fix the problem with your own hands
What to do when the code tE, tC, EC is displayed:
- In case of a failure in the control module, turn off the machine from the network, wait a few minutes, and then restart the washing process;
- If the contacts in the temperature sensor or the heating element are bad, move them as if inserting a plug into an outlet;
- If the sensor reads incorrectly, reset the incorrect readings by pressing the corresponding correction button. These buttons are equipped with more modern Samsung washing machines.
This is how the problem is solved if it is not a serious breakdown. To fix the malfunction, you must call the wizard, who will reset the error and bring the machine to a healthy state.
When a wizard call is required
To eliminate the breakdown, you must call a specialist if:
- The malfunction indication is displayed after starting the wash or before heating the water. Most often, the problem is a faulty temperature sensor, which is responsible for heating the water. In this case, you need to change the heater.
- The washing machine does not heat the water and gives an error several minutes after starting the program. The point is a faulty heater, which requires replacement.
- The washer locks the door and does not wash, or does not dry. The point is a faulty control module - you may need to completely replace the entire module.
- The wash shows the codes tE1, tE2, tE3. It is necessary to change the temperature sensors of the heating element, fan casing and condensate temperature, respectively.
You can handle the tE code yourself if a serious breakdown does not occur. In the event of a breakdown, it is necessary to entrust the matter to professionals who will fix the problem and extend the life of the washing machine.