Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Error code5E
ApplianceCooktop
Quick answer
5E on Australian-market Samsung electric cooktops means the sensor was touched too long.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 5E 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
Electric cooktops: the sensor has been touched for longer than 10 seconds.
The code 5E shows on Samsung electric cooktops, according to the Australian Samsung support page. It means the sensor has been touched for longer than 10 seconds.
What to do
The instruction is brief: do not touch the sensor for an extended period of time. The page covers electric cooktops in Australian models.
Similar cooktop codes
d0: a key is being pressed for too long, or is wet.
Need a hand with a Samsung cooktop unit in Los Angeles? Call (310) 896-4231. Have the code, the model number and a note of what you already tried ready when you call. More on cooktop repair is on the site.
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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