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Samsung Dishwasher Error Code bE

Reviewed by the ApplianceErrors Editorial Team · Verified against manufacturer service documentation · Last verified: July 19, 2026
✓ Low Severity 🔧 Easy DIY Also shown as: bE1, 6E

Button error — a control-panel key is stuck or shorted

The most common cause of the bE error on a Samsung dishwasher is button stuck from food/water splash (~50% of cases); start with: wipe the button area.

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Samsung Dishwasher error code bE on the display panel
How the bE code appears on a Samsung dishwasher display

What Does Error Code bE Mean on a Samsung Dishwasher?

Button error — a control-panel key is stuck or shorted.

The control board continuously scans each panel key and flags bE when one input reads as pressed for longer than a valid keystroke. Because the board can't distinguish a genuine command from a jammed contact, it halts operation. The trigger is usually a physically stuck key or a degraded membrane keypad rather than a cycle fault; bE covers the general button error, while bE1/bE2 point to specific key groups on the panel.

Models affected: Samsung dishwashers with membrane or touch-style control panels, including top-control models such as DW80R5060US, DW80K5050US, DW80B6060US, and DW80CG4051SR
What owners report: Owners commonly report bE appearing right after a spill near the console, steam exposure, or aggressive wiping while wet, and a quick wipe-down plus a five-minute power cycle often clears it. If a single key still feels sticky or unresponsive afterward, the membrane panel is the likely culprit.

What Causes Error Code bE?

Here are the most common causes in order of frequency. Start with the most likely cause before moving to the next:

  1. 1
    Button stuck from food/water splash 50% of cases
  2. 2
    Membrane keypad failure 35% of cases
  3. 3
    Control board button input shorted 15% of cases

How to Fix Samsung Dishwasher Error Code bE

🔧 Easy DIY Est. time: 10–20 min
⚡ Safety first: Unplug the appliance before opening any panels or touching internal components.
  1. 1

    Wipe the button area

    Clean around the buttons with a dry cloth and free any physically stuck key.

  2. 2

    Power cycle

    Unplug for 5 minutes to clear a transient stuck-key reading.

  3. 3

    Replace the control panel

    If a key stays stuck, the membrane/touch panel needs replacement.

    🔩 Samsung dishwasher control panel ($60–$160)

How to Reset Error Code bE

Unplug 5 minutes and clear any stuck button before restarting.

Note: If the error returns after resetting, the underlying issue has not been resolved. Work through the fix steps above.

Full Samsung dishwasher reset guide → Enter diagnostic mode →

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When to Call a Professional

If a new control panel doesn't resolve bE, the main board's button interface has failed.

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $100–$250

Related Error Codes

bE2
Button error — control panel button shorted
✓ Low Severity

Same Code on Other Brands

Error code bE appears on these other brands too. See every brand that shows bE →

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LG Washing Machine bE
Button error — control panel key stuck
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LG Dishwasher bE
Bubble/leak error — excessive suds or air detected in the wash system

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using my Samsung Dishwasher when error bE appears? +
Usually yes — bE is a low-severity control-panel notice that rarely stops the dishwasher from working, but clearing the underlying cause prevents it from escalating.
What most commonly causes bE on a Samsung Dishwasher? +
Across reported Samsung dishwasher repairs, the most frequent is button stuck from food/water splash (50% of cases), membrane keypad failure (35%), then control board button input shorted (15%). Check them in that order before replacing any parts.
bE keeps coming back after a reset — what should I check next? +
A reset only clears the stored bE fault; if it returns, the control-panel problem is still present. Move on to the physical checks — wipe the button area, then power cycle — since the code will reappear until the root cause is resolved. This is a beginner-friendly job needing only basic hand tools.
How much does it cost to fix Samsung Dishwasher error bE? +
A DIY repair typically runs $0–$160 in parts, versus $100–$250 for a professional service call, so handling it yourself saves around $100. Expect the work to take about 10–20 minutes.
Which Samsung Dishwasher models show error bE? +
bE is documented on Samsung dishwashers with membrane or touch-style control panels, including top-control models such as DW80R5060US, DW80K5050US, DW80B6060US, and DW80CG4051SR. Other units sharing the same control platform can display it too, so the fixes here generally transfer across the series.

Sources & References

Content verified against manufacturer service documentation. Last verified: July 19, 2026.

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