Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codetC, tE1
ApplianceDishwasher
The dishwasher has power, yet no program gets going, or the program quits soon after it begins. It might attempt a short wash before stopping, or never start washing at all. Samsung uses tC and tE1 for this behaviour.
The reset Samsung lists
Disconnect power at the breaker or the wall for 5 minutes or longer.
A dishwasher that will not start can be passed to Samsung dishwasher repair, which works across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Phone (415) 969-6153 and tell them the code, the model number and that you already did the five-minute power-off.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so tC, tE1 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 powers on but will not start a program or stops shortly after starting.
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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