Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error code3E1 / 3E2 / 3E3 / 3E4
ApplianceWasher
A group of four
A motor defect is the reading for each of 3E1, 3E2, 3E3 and 3E4. Samsung’s Levant table is the source, and since that table lists current and legacy codes together, individual models may mean something else.
Try this first
Disconnect the washer from the mains supply.
Leave it off for half a minute.
Reconnect, then begin a fresh cycle.
If the display shows the code yet again, get in touch with Samsung support.
Where to look next
The motor error 3C, 3E and E3 has its own entry, and the manual shows whether 3E is a motor or a voltage fault on your model.
3CP is something else: the electronic control needs checking.
Samsung washer service in San Francisco
If a 3E-family code keeps returning on a washer in San Francisco or the Bay Area, Samsung washer repair can help; the phone is (415) 969-6153. Tell us which of the four codes shows and what the model number is.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 3E1 / 3E2 / 3E3 / 3E4 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
Motor defect codes from the 3E family on Samsung washers.
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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