Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Samsung washing machine LE error code

LE means water leak detected. Water has been detected in the base of the machine and the anti-flood switch has tripped.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Unplug immediately. Tip the machine back (two people) to let water out of the base tray.
  2. Dry the base, stand the machine up, and check the detergent drawer and door seal for visible leaks.
  3. Run a short cycle while watching for leaks.

Call a professional when…

If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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