Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeAP
ApplianceDishwasher
AP is a mode, not a breakdown
AP on the panel tells you the unit has entered Access Point mode. Samsung designed it to pair the machine with a phone or tablet, so the display may simply be waiting for that pairing. Current models list it among their codes.
What to do
Pairing a phone or tablet: stay in AP mode until the pairing finishes
Pairing nothing: power the dishwasher down and up again
Codes that can appear around it
CE: the control panel cannot talk to the rest of the machine
CA: an open circuit or broken wiring between the boards
Dishwasher service in San Francisco
If AP keeps showing when no device is being connected, phone (415) 969-6153 about Samsung dishwasher repair in the Bay Area. Give us the model number and say what you tried after it appeared.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so AP may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The dishwasher is in Access Point mode, which helps connect it to a mobile device.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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