ERROR CODE EXPLAINED
Samsung Dishwasher
Samsung Dishwasher 3E Error Code
What it means
Samsung identifies this as a high-temperature water-supply error: the incoming water is too hot.
Try this first
- Verify the hot-water supply is not set above 176 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If the supply is not above 176 degrees Fahrenheit and the error continues, request Samsung service.
Can I keep using it?Correct an excessively hot water supply before continuing dishwasher use.
Repair usually required?Service may be required if the supply temperature is within Samsung's limit and the code still occurs.
If the error keeps returning
Use the linked official Samsung dishwasher error-code article for the manufacturer guidance and model notes.
Official source
Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.
View manufacturer support page →Safety note:ApplianceSignal provides general troubleshooting information. Always follow the appliance manufacturer's safety instructions and disconnect power when required.