Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeE2 / bE2 / 6E2 / BE2 / 8E2
ApplianceWasher
Quick answer
These codes mean a stuck or held panel button on Samsung washers; on legacy washers E2 is a drain failure.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so E2 / bE2 / 6E2 / BE2 / 8E2 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
Jammed button error; legacy E2 means drain failure.
The codes E2, bE2, 6E2, BE2 and 8E2 are listed on Samsung washers as a jammed button error: a panel button is stuck or continuously pressed. On some models BE2 and 8E2 are a Mems sensor error instead, so check your user manual.
Jammed button steps
Power off the washer, then touch every button on the panel one by one. While touching each, work it back and forth to reach all edges before releasing. If any button is damaged, or the code returns after powering on, request service.
Older washers: E2 as a drain failure
On a legacy series E2 stands for 5E, water not draining. The source suggests cleaning the drain pump filter, checking the drain hose and waste connection for kinks or blockages, and running a spin cycle to drain remaining water. If it persists, contact support. Meanings may differ by model.
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.
