On the covered Samsung dishwasher platform, bE, bE2, 6E means button error: the panel detects a stuck button. First, turn off the dishwasher. Samsung says the panel detects a stuck button. Turn off the dishwasher and touch every button on the panel.
Differential
Likely causes of “Samsung dishwasher code bE, bE2, 6E”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
A stuck or held button
What separates it The panel detects a button held down, which points to a stuck or held button
How to confirm Samsung says the panel detects a stuck button
- 2
A panel that is wet or dirty
What separates it Moisture or residue near the buttons, which points to a panel that is wet or dirty
How to confirm Turn off the dishwasher and touch every button on the panel
- 3
A damaged button
What separates it A button does not respond, which points to a damaged button
How to confirm If any buttons are not working correctly, request service
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The exact characters shown on the display: bE, bE2 or 6E
- Note whether any button feels stuck before you start troubleshooting
- Note whether the panel is wet before you start troubleshooting
- Whether the code returns after powering on
Try in this order
0 of 6 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleTurn off the dishwasher.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleSamsung's steps: touch every button on the panel, and if any buttons are not working correctly, or the code returns after turning the dishwasher back on, request service from Samsung's Support Center.
Touch every button
ReversibleTouch every button on the panel.
Power on
ReversibleIf any buttons are not working correctly, or the error code returns after turning the dishwasher back on, request service.
Dry the panel and wait
ReversibleSwitch the dishwasher off at the breaker, wipe the control panel with a dry cloth and leave it for fifteen minutes. A film of steam or cleaner under the touch keys can read as a held button, and it clears when it dries.
Press each key once, slowly
ReversibleSwitch the power on and press each key a single time with a clean fingertip. A key that does not release, or one that registers twice, points at the touch panel itself and is the detail to give Samsung service.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Displayed as
- bE, 6E, and bE2 on some models.
- Parts named
- Panel buttons.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Switch off power at the breaker before you clean around the panel
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Where the manufacturer's article stops. bE2 is not on Samsung's current US list and is folded into this page.
Exact questions
Common questions
What does bE, bE2, 6E mean on a Samsung dishwasher?+
Button error: the panel detects a stuck button.
What causes a button error on a Samsung dishwasher?+
Moisture or grease on the touch panel is the usual cause, with a stuck or worn key next. The control reads a key as held down and reports bE or 6E until it is released or dries.
Is it dangerous to keep using the dishwasher?+
The button error itself is not a safety fault, but a panel that registers false presses can start or stop cycles unexpectedly, so keep an eye on it.
Can I clean the panel with spray cleaner?+
No. Spray can run behind the keys and make the fault worse, so use a barely damp cloth and wipe it dry.
Which models show 6E and which show bE?+
Samsung models differ in how they display the same fault, and both letters belong to the button error family.