On a supported Samsung dishwasher, LC or LE means moisture was detected where it should not be. Turn off water and power, dry the surrounding area and locate the first wet point. Then check door closure, detergent oversuds and visible supply or drain connections without removing sealed panels.
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- Samsung dishwashers displaying LC or LE
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0 of 4 completedConfirm LC or LE on the exact model
ReversiblePhotograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.
Check the condition named by the code
ReversibleTurn off water and power, dry the surrounding area and locate the first wet point.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleCheck door closure, detergent oversuds and visible supply or drain connections without removing sealed panels.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleDo not run another full cycle until the source is corrected and the base is dry. Water beneath the cabinet or a returning code requires service.
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Common questions about “Samsung dishwasher LC or LE code”
What does LC or LE mean on a Samsung dishwasher?+
It means moisture was detected where it should not be.
Can I clear LC or LE by resetting the dishwasher?+
A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.