Error codes 3E, EA, 8E in the Samsung washing machine

They collected dirty laundry and loaded it into the device. We chose the necessary program and launched your home and indispensable assistant in everyday life. She responded to the established mode, pumped water, began to rotate the tank, but could not cope and stopped. As a result, the abbreviation of the failure was reproduced on the LCD screen with a combination of characters 3E, 3E1, 3E2, 3E3, 3E4, 3C, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3, 3C4, 8E, 8E1, 8C, 8C1, EA.

Remember! On one of the first device modifications (developed before 2007) that are equipped with a display, the EA combination is displayed. On the displays of units developed after 2013, the indicated failure is displayed using the following combination of 8E, 8E1, 8C, 8C1.

In addition, a breakdown is displayed during the execution of the following programs:

• The Samsung device is in the washing mode but does not respond to the spin function. As a result of unsuccessful attempts, 3E breakdown is displayed, before the crime to perform the spin function. If you run the manual wash mode, then the machine works without problems (only in modes in which the spin function is not provided).
• At any time during the rinse and the execution of the washing program.

It should be noted! Please note that faults 3E and E3 are completely different failures. Distinguish them among themselves. Be careful.

If the device is not equipped with a display, then the failure is displayed using the characteristic LED illumination: the LEDs for the washing functions blink and the temperature LEDs 40 ° C and 95 ° C (Bio 60 ° C) light up.

Fault value

The abbreviation of the characters 3E, 3E1, 3E2, 3E3, 3E4, 3C, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3, 3C4, EA in Samsung units informs of incorrect operation of the motor tachometer. The control module does not receive notifications (information) from the engine (the tachometer does not work). The machine cannot control the operation of the engine (it does not receive a signal about its serviceability), therefore, it displays the abbreviation of the failure on its display.

It should be noted! Devices that have been manufactured in recent years will notify you of the problem using the following combinations of characters 8E / 8E1 / 8C / 8C1, indicating a malfunction of the VRT + vibration controller. An analogue of the old tacho sensor, controlling the operation of the electric motor, regulating the rotation of the drum, compensating for vibration.

Mostly, a problem with the abbreviation EA / 3 E / 8E indicates a very serious breakdown (engine malfunctions). However, there are options for damage that you can easily fix on your own.

Malfunction 3E, 3C, EA, 8E, what you need to do to fix it, without resorting to professional intervention

• Loaded items are overweight. In the instruction manual and in the technical specifications of each modification of the devices the maximum permissible weight of the loaded laundry is indicated. Therefore, do not forget about the parameters and put the permissible amount of laundry in the drum. If you suddenly overdo it, then take away excess laundry and restart the machine. She should start working safely. Subsequently, be careful not to overload the drum and extend the life of your device.
• Banal software crash. To fix such a breakdown, you must perform a forced reboot. Disconnect the device from the power supply for plus or minus 15 minutes. Then, after resetting all programs, restart the machine. She must earn money safely.

Checked, followed these recommendations, did not help? Does the breakdown continue to flash? The machine did not work? Then you should seek professional help. Call a Samsung washing machine repair specialist.

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