If the Samsung washing machine issued the code 5E (on the display it looks like SE), then there was a problem with draining the water. For further operation of the machine, it is necessary to find out what are the causes and how to eliminate them.
On washing machines without a display, this code is indicated by a combination: the 40 ° C indicator lights up and the lamps of all modes flash.
What the error says and why it arises
Error 5E in Samsung typewriters is a common occurrence. In 50% of cases, solving a problem does not require the involvement of professional craftsmen. That's what the appearance of error 5E on the scoreboard means - there was a problem with draining the water.
If you have an old model of the machine, do not confuse the drain error with the problem in the heating element - E5.
The washing machine interrupts the washing and does not drain the water if:
- The drain filter is clogged with debris, as a result of which water is not able to pass into the drain hose;
- The drain hose is clogged, or a lot of debris is clogged at the junction with the filter or siphon;
- Kinked hose for draining;
- The contacts of the drain pump are gone;
- A failure has occurred in the electronic controller;
- The pump responsible for draining broke.
When the washing machine shows error 5E, it is necessary to find out why it is impossible to drain the water - only then will it be possible to remove the error and resume the normal operation of the washing machine.
Carefully check the drain filter and hose - straighten it if it is bent.
How to fix the problem with your own hands
Here's what to do if the Samsung automatic machine produces an SE error due to a dirty drain filter:
- Turn off the washing machine;
- Open the plastic cover, under which the hose and the filter for draining in emergency mode are “hidden”;
- Remove the plug from the drain hose and allow the water to drain into a suitable container;
- Unscrew the filter screw by turning it counterclockwise and remove it;
- Clean the filter of debris and dirt;
- Put the filter back, fasten the screw and plug the hose with a stopper;
- Close the cover.
After that, the washer should drain the water normally. But if this does not help, the SE error reappears, then you need to check if there is any blockage in the sewer, if the drain hose is kinked, if there are any blockages in it.
Perhaps there was a “glitch” in the control unit, so you need to turn off the washer, and then turn it back on after 5-10 minutes.
"Rebooting" the machine helps to cope with random glitches of electronics.
How to remove blockage in the drain and sewer hose
If DTC 5E occurs, which is associated with a blockage in the drain hose, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect the drain hose from the washing machine;
- Rinse it with a powerful jet of water;
- Bend and unbend the hose during flushing to remove all dirt and reset the error.
If the SE error is displayed, this may be due to a large amount of dirt and debris in the sewer pipe. This is indicated by the fact that water does not leave not only from the washing machine, but also through the sink. To resolve this problem, proceed as follows:
- Remove the siphon plug and rinse all of its “entrails”;
- Pour substance into the sewer to eliminate blockages;
- Clean the sewer with a wire bent at the end.
When to call a wizard
If 5E was displayed during the operation of the washer, then sometimes the code indicates:
- Malfunctions in the drain pump. Will need to replace it;
- Broken electronic controller. It is necessary to replace the burned-out elements of the microcircuit or solder the burned contacts;
- Damage to the wiring connecting the drain pump to the controller. The gap is being restored or the cable with wires is completely changed.
If the machine shows the code 5E on the display, then you can eliminate the cause of the malfunction yourself. But in the event of a serious breakdown, professional help is indispensable.