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Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeTE
ApplianceMicrowave
TE is Samsung’s code for a touch communication error, listed for current microwave models. If it is on your panel, the control side is reporting that touch link problem.
What to do
Turn the breaker off, or pull the plug.
Water inside? Allow plenty of drying time. Otherwise a pause of 60 seconds is enough.
Turn power back on.
TE once more? Request service.
Codes you may confuse with TE
Look at SE, the key short error, as well as E-X1, which is an additional open error, and E-83, a plain communication error.
Samsung microwave repair for San Francisco owners
If TE does not clear, Bay Area customers can call (415) 969-6153. Say which code is on the panel, give the model number, and mention the reset; Samsung microwave repair has more.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so TE 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
TE on a current Samsung microwave stands for a touch communication error.
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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