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Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeLC, LE
ApplianceDishwasher
Moisture reaching the leak sensor is what puts LC on the display of a Samsung dishwasher, and LE announces the same thing. According to Samsung US, the machine starts itself and refuses to shut off while it works at draining the water away. Samsung India lists LE as a leak as well.
What to do when the sensor trips
Shut the water supply valve to the dishwasher.
Switch the dishwasher off at the breaker. The UAE and Australian pages give this advice.
On Waterwall models, see whether the water reflector has become blocked.
After that, request service.
Other water codes on Samsung dishwashers
OC, 0C, oE: the tub holds more water than expected.
7E: the Waterwall reflector cannot move correctly.
Samsung dishwasher repair in San Francisco
Water on the floor from a Samsung dishwasher in San Francisco or elsewhere around the Bay Area is a job for Samsung dishwasher repair. Ring (415) 969-6153 and have the LC or LE code, the model number and a short list of what you have already done in front of you.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so LC, LE 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 leak sensor has detected moisture inside the dishwasher.
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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