Samsung · Dishwasher
HE
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Samsung HE means the dishwasher is detecting its internal temperature incorrectly.
- Display form
- HE
- Lookup normalization
- HE
- Alternate forms
- None retained in the official record
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Official meaning, scoped to this source
Samsung HE means the dishwasher is detecting its internal temperature incorrectly.
- Manufacturer
- Samsung
- Document
- Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code · Official error-code index
- Product family
- dishwashers with digital displays
- Market and locale
- US · en-US
This is an official-source interpretation for the stated scope, not a confirmed diagnosis. Meaning can change across brands, models, product families, and markets.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Samsung dishwashers with digital displays covered by the cited official US support page
Exact model applicability has not been verified.
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Empty the dishwasher, add detergent, and run a Normal cycle.
- Empty the dishwasher, add detergent, and run a Normal cycle.
Stop use and isolate now
If you notice smoke, a burning smell, sparks, flooding, gas odor, severe overheating, or electric-shock risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions. Do not wait for this page or email support.
Power off / keep off
The source directs power off or keeping the appliance off.
Request Samsung service if HE remains after the documented cycle.
- Request Samsung service if HE remains.
Do not do
Do not test or replace internal heater or temperature-sensor components.
If HE remains, switch off breaker power and leave internal heater or sensor work to service.
Check warranty before authorizing service
Warranty coverage depends on the country, model, purchase date, and manufacturer terms. Have the model and serial number available, open the manufacturer's official support or warranty page, and ask whether the service route is authorized before paying for work.
This public record does not make a coverage determination. Use the official model lookup and warranty information linked below.
If the message returns
If HE remains, switch off breaker power and request Samsung service.
Source and scope
Official source verified at release- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- dishwashers with digital displays
- Content and safety verified on
- July 26, 2026
- Source updated by manufacturer
- Not supplied in the official record
Samsung
Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code · Official error-code index
Open official source (opens in a new tab)Verification and review status
- Content meaning and safety verifiedJuly 26, 2026
- Source reachability statusOfficial source verified at release
- Automated evidence review completedPassed · July 26, 2026
- Automated safety rules checkPassed for this published safety boundary
- Human technical reviewPending — no human completion is claimed
- Publication gateAutomated publication checks passed · July 26, 2026
- Official-source conflictNo unresolved conflict admitted to this public release
Automated checks and release approval are not a substitute for a qualified service professional or the exact manufacturer manual.
Evidence used for this guidance
HE - Heater error section
Source-backed summary
HE: The dishwasher detects temperature incorrectly. Empty it, add detergent, and run Normal. If it remains, switch off power at the breaker and request service.
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