How to troubleshoot my dishwasher
To help you ensure that you always get the best from your Samsung dishwasher we have compiled a list of common issues you may experience that can be easily fixed without needing to call for a repair.
If your dishwasher is displaying an error code you can refer to a list of codes and ways to fix them by going to our Dishwasher error codes page.
If you require specific information about your particular model you can find your user manual by going to the Manuals & Downloads page.
Symptom |
Possible Cause |
Action |
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Dishwasher does not start |
Door is not completely closed |
• Make sure the door is latched and completely closed • Make sure the upper rack is properly joined with the nozzle • Make sure the upper rack is properly assembled |
The power cord is not connected |
Connect the power cord |
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Water is not being supplied |
Make sure the water supply valve is open |
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The control panel is locked |
Deactivate the child lock |
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The dishwasher smells bad |
Water still remains from the previous cycle |
With the dishwasher empty, add detergent, and then run the express cycle. Available only on applicable models |
Water remains in the dishwasher after cycle has finished |
The drain hose is clogged or folded |
Straighten and unclog the hose |
Food remains on dishes |
An incorrect cycle was selected |
Select a cycle according to the soil levels of the dishes as instructed in the manual |
The filters are clogged or not correctly fastened |
• Clean the filters • Make sure the filters are correctly fastened |
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Not enough detergent was used |
Use the correct amount of detergent for each load |
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The water pressure is low |
Make sure the pressure is between 0.05-0.80 Mpa |
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The nozzles are clogged |
Clean and unclog the nozzles |
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Dishes improperly loaded or overloaded |
Arrange the dishes so they do not interfere with the nozzles or the detergent dispenser |
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The water is too hard |
Check the salt refill indicator, and refill with dishwasher salt |
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Dishes are not dried well |
There is no rinse aid in the dispenser, or not enough rinse aid was used |
• Add rinse aid • Check the dose per rinse settings |
Too many dishes are loaded |
• Overloading may reduce the drying performance • Load your dishes as recommended |
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Glasses and cups spilled water onto other dishes while being unloaded |
• Empty the lower rack first, and then the upper rack • This will avoid water dripping from the upper rack onto the dishes in the lower rack |
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Multiple detergent tablets were used without selecting the hygiene plus option |
Select the hygiene plus option or use rinse aid |
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The dishwasher is too noisy |
The dishwasher makes a sound when the dispenser cover is open and the drain pump is operating |
This is normal |
The dishwasher is not level |
Make sure the dishwasher is level |
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The nozzle bumps against the dishes, creating a chopping sound |
Rearrange the dishes |
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Yellow or brown film remains on dishes |
Coffee and tea soils |
Use a cycle with a higher temperature |
Indicators do not light up |
The power cord is not connected |
Check power supply is present |
The nozzles do not rotate smoothly |
The nozzles are clogged with food particles |
Clean the nozzles |
A white coating remains on dishes |
The water is too hard |
• Make sure the salt fill indicator and softener settings are correct according to the water hardness in your area • Make sure the salt storage cap is correctly fastened |
Air bubbles and scratch marks are on the control panel |
Air gets into the protective film, causing EPS marks to remain |
Remove the protective film from the control panel |
The dishwasher bubbles up and the foam remains too much on the front |
This may occur if: • Using generic kitchen detergent • Loading a dish that generic dish detergent has been applied to • Inputting more than required water |
• Turn the dishwasher off and remove the bubbles • If the dishwasher bubbles up severely, wait until the foam subsides. Then, run the cancel and drain cycle followed by the prewash process 2-3 times |
Plastic dishes will not dry completely at the end of a cycle |
Due to the lightweight composition of plastic dishes, water may condense or pool rather than evaporate during drying |
Plastic dishes may need to be manually dried before being stored away |
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