The Samsung dishwasher 9E error code indicates a water inlet problem. The dishwasher is not able to fill with water properly. This can be caused by a clogged water inlet screen, a closed water supply valve, or a faulty water inlet valve.
1. Check the installation of the dishwasher
- Unplug the dishwasher.
- Open the dishwasher door.
- Check the water pressure. If it is low, the dishwasher may not be installed correctly.
- Verify that the dishwasher is properly connected to the electrical outlet.
- Verify that the water supply line is properly disconnected from the dishwasher.
- Check the dishwasher filters. If they are dirty or clogged, the dishwasher may not be installed correctly.
- Verify that the dishwasher door is properly closed.
- Verify that the dishwasher motor is properly installed and connected to the dishwasher pump.
- Verify that the dishwasher water supply line is properly installed.
- Verify that the dishwasher drain line is properly installed.
- Verify that the dishwasher door is properly closed.
- Verify that the dishwasher is on.
- Verify that the dishwasher is properly connected to the electrical outlet.
- Verify that the water supply line is properly connected to the dishwasher.
- Verify that the dishwasher filters are properly installed and the dishwasher is properly connected to the water supply.
- Verify that the dishwasher water supply line is properly installed.
- Verify that the dishwasher drain line is properly installed.
- Verify that the dishwasher is on.
- Verify that the dishwasher is properly connected to the electrical outlet.
- Verify that the dishwasher is properly connected to the water supply.
- Check the dishwasher lights. If they are off or not working, the dishwasher may not be installed correctly.
- Verify that the dishwasher door is properly closed.
- If the dishwasher is still not working, contact a technician.
2. Check the water supply
- Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.
- Open the dishwasher door.
- Locate the water inlet valve.
- Remove the black cap.
- Inspect the water inlet valve for wear or damage. If there is wear or damage, replace the water inlet valve.
- Close the dishwasher door.
- Turn on the water supply to the dishwasher.
- Verify that the dishwasher is operating.
- Replace the water inlet valve if it is damaged or if the dishwasher is not operating.
3. Check the drain hose
- Open the refrigerator door and look for the drain hose. If it is kinked, twisted, or frozen, you will need to unkink or thaw it.
- If the drain hose is kinked, twisted, or frozen, use a plunger to push water through the hose and unkink or thaw it.
- If the drain hose is not kinked, twisted, or frozen, then you can proceed to the next step.
- Use a flashlight to look inside the drain hose to see if there is any debris or objects blocking the flow of water. If there is, use a plunger to push water through the hose and clean the obstruction.
- If the drain hose is not blocked, then you can proceed to the next step.
- Check the water level in the refrigerator and make sure it is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the drain hose.
- Open the water valve on the side of the refrigerator and turn on the water.
- Wait a few minutes for the water to flow through the drain hose and into the garbage disposal.
- If the error code does not go away after the water flow through the drain hose, then you will need to take the refrigerator to a service technician.
4. Check the power supply
- Verify that the power cord is plugged into an outlet and into the back of the TV.
- Press the power button to turn on the TV.
- If the TV powers on, check that the power indicator is on.
- If the power indicator is not on, check that the power cord is plugged into the TV and into an outlet.
- If the power cord is plugged in, check that the TV is turned on.
- If the TV is turned on, check that the input selection is set to the correct input.
- If the TV is set to the correct input and the power cord is plugged in, check that the TV is connected to the wall outlet.
- If the TV is connected to the wall outlet, check that the TV is turned on and the power indicator is on.
- If the TV is turned on and the power indicator is on, check that the TV is connected to the Internet.
- If the TV is connected to the Internet, check that the TV is turned on and the power indicator is on.
- If the TV is turned on and the power indicator is on, check that the TV is connected to the TV service provider.
5. Check the control panel
- To open the control panel, on a Samsung diswhasher 9E, press and hold the “Power” button for at least three seconds.
- release the “Power” button and release the “Menu” button.
- Use the arrow keys to select “Settings” and press the “Enter” key.
- Use the arrow keys to select “System” and press the “Enter” key.
- Use the arrow keys to select “Control Panel” and press the “Enter” key.
- Use the arrow keys to select “Device Manager” and press the “Enter” key.
- Use the “+” and “-” keys to expand the “Device Manager” tree and select the “Samsung Diswhasher 9E” device.
- Use the “Right-click” menu to select “Properties”.
- Use the “Left-click” menu to select “Driver”.
- Use the “+” and “-” keys to select the “Update Driver” option and press the “Enter” key.
- Use the “Browse” button to select the appropriate driver file and press the “Enter” key.
- Use the “OK” button to confirm the driver installation and close the “Device Manager” window.
- Press the “Power” button to restart the Samsung diswhasher 9E.
If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:
- Reset the dishwasher.
- Call a technician.