Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeAP Access Point mode
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
AP on a Samsung dishwasher means Access Point mode, which helps connect the dishwasher to a mobile device.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so AP Access Point mode 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
Access Point mode, used to connect the unit to a mobile device.
AP on a Samsung dishwasher is not a fault. It tells you the dishwasher is in Access Point mode, which assists with connecting it to a mobile device. Samsung lists it among the display codes for current models.
If you are not connecting a device
Turn the dishwasher off and then turn it back on again. If you are trying to connect, leave it in AP mode while you do so.
Codes that appear nearby
CE: the control panel cannot communicate with the rest of the dishwasher
AC: abnormal communication between the main and sub PCBs
CA: a communication check with an open circuit or broken wiring
Samsung dishwasher service in Los Angeles
If AP keeps returning when you are not connecting anything, call (310) 896-4231 for Samsung dishwasher service in Los Angeles. Note the code, the model number and what you tried. The dishwasher repair page has more.
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.
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
