Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codetE
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
Samsung dishwasher tE: temperature sensor error, interior temperature read incorrectly.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so tE 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
Temperature sensor error: interior temperature read incorrectly.
Samsung’s US page lists tE as a temperature sensor error, meaning the reading of the interior temperature is wrong.
What to do
Take the dishes out, put detergent in and start a Normal cycle. Should tE remain, cut the power at the circuit breaker and ask for service.
Related codes
HE has the same meaning on Samsung’s tables. A dishwasher that will not start shows tC, tE1.
Getting Samsung dishwasher service in Los Angeles
For a Samsung dishwasher in Los Angeles that needs a technician, phone (310) 896-4231. Tell us the code on the display, the model number and the things you tried; see also our dishwasher repair page.
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.
