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Samsung dishwasher LC or LE code: moisture was detected where it should not be

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.

Direct answer

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.

What this covers

  • Samsung dishwashers displaying LC or LE
  • The code and product type exactly match the official source
  • Customer-accessible checks before component replacement

What it does not cover

  • ×A similar code on another manufacturer or appliance type
  • ×Codes omitted from the exact model manual
  • ×Internal wiring, sealed-panel or live-electrical repair
Try in this order0 of 4 completed

  1. Confirm LC or LE on the exact model

    Reversible

    Photograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.

  2. Check the condition named by the code

    Reversible

    Turn off water and power, dry the surrounding area and locate the first wet point.

  3. Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause

    Reversible

    Check door closure, detergent oversuds and visible supply or drain connections without removing sealed panels.

  4. Run one controlled verification

    Reversible

    Do 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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Official Samsung dishwasher code meanings, installation checks and service boundaries.

Exact questions

Common follow-ups

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.

When is professional service appropriate?+

Water beneath the cabinet or a returning code requires service.

Change recordAug. 17, 2026 — Published the exact LC or LE meaning, customer-safe checks and service boundary from Samsung Support.
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