On the covered Samsung dishwasher platform, AP means access Point mode: the dishwasher is in Access Point mode to assist with connecting to a mobile device. First, finish or cancel the connection you started. Samsung says it is in Access Point Mode to assist with connecting to a mobile device.
Differential
Likely causes of “Samsung dishwasher code AP”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
Access Point mode was started
What separates it AP shows and the dishwasher does not start a cycle
How to confirm Samsung says it is in Access Point Mode to assist with connecting to a mobile device
- 2
The Wi-Fi key held during startup
What separates it AP appeared after the connection key was held while the dishwasher started
How to confirm Turn the dishwasher off and back on without touching the connection key
- 3
A setup that was started and left unfinished
What separates it AP shows after a Wi-Fi setup began in the app and was not completed
How to confirm Finish the setup in the app or leave it alone until it times out
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The exact characters shown on the display: AP
- Whether you were trying to connect to an app
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleFinish or cancel the connection you started.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleSamsung says that if you are not trying to connect it, turn off the dishwasher and turn it back on again.
If you want to connect
ReversibleFollow the app's connection steps while the dishwasher is in Access Point Mode.
If you do not
ReversibleTurn off the dishwasher and turn it back on again.
Leave the connection key alone
ReversibleDo not hold the connection key while the dishwasher powers on; the key starts Access Point mode, which is not a fault and clears when you leave it.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Displayed as
- AP.
- Parts named
- None.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Request service if AP remains after turning it off and on
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Where the manufacturer's article stops. The AP behavior is Samsung's own.
Exact questions
Common questions
What does AP mean on a Samsung dishwasher?+
Access Point mode: the dishwasher is in Access Point mode to assist with connecting to a mobile device.