Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codebC2 / bE2
ApplianceDishwasher
What bC2 and bE2 report
These two labels point to a button that has stayed pressed longer than 30 seconds. Samsung’s Australian and UAE pages carry them for current dishwashers, and the UAE page describes it as frequently a passing glitch.
Resetting the panel
Press each button and release it so it resets.
Tap the buttons with your fingers to make them spring back.
On a touch screen, use a dry towel to clear away moisture or foreign material.
Most dishwashers with a digital display fit these steps. A model without a display signals with blinking lights instead, and the user guide explains those.
Similar codes
bC3: the panel is unresponsive or acts erratically
If bC2 will not go away, ring (415) 969-6153 to arrange Samsung dishwasher repair around the Bay Area. Let us know the code, the model number and if the panel is a touch screen.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so bC2 / bE2 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
A button has been pressed for more than 30 seconds.
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.
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
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