Samsung Oven Error Codes
15 error codes with causes and fixes
- E-0ESelf-clean door lock failed to engageE-0E is a Door Locking Error during self-clean—the control commanded lock but the latch never reached the locked position within 60 seconds. Samsung aborts clean heat to prevent opening a hot cavity. Not an overheating code despite similar lettering on other brands.
- E-08Oven failed to reach 100 °F in ten minutesE-08 sets when the cavity temperature cannot exceed 100 °F (38 °C) within ten minutes after heat starts with the door closed. Samsung shuts down to avoid endless heat attempts—gas models often need igniter service, electric models the bake element or sensor.
- E-0ACavity temperature exceeded 650 °F outside clean modeE-0A is an Overheating Error—the probe reported above 650 °F (343 °C) while the oven was on and not in self-clean. Samsung disables heat immediately. A shorted sensor telling the board the oven is cold while heat runs wild is a frequent cause.
- E-0CFlex Duo partition plate not detectedE-0C (also dC on some displays) is a Partition Switch Error for Flex Duo ovens—the divider plate is missing, crooked, or the switch reads open when the board expects closed. Twin-mode cooking is blocked until the partition state is valid.
- E-0FDoor unlock failed after clean or bakeE-0F is the unlock counterpart to E-0E—the lock motor or switch did not report unlocked after the cycle finished or was cancelled. The door may remain latched while the display shows E-0F even though heat has stopped.
- E-11Humidity or steam sensor faultE-11 flags an open humidity or steam sensor circuit—common on Samsung ranges with steam bake or steam clean assist. The board cannot regulate moisture injection and locks out steam modes until the sensor reads valid resistance.
- E-12Humidity sensor shorted or secondary sensor faultE-12 is the short-circuit counterpart to E-11—the humidity or secondary cavity sensor reads abnormally low resistance. Steam assist and some convection humidity modes disable until the circuit is repaired.
- E-13Electronic door lock circuit faultE-13 reports a Door Lock fault—the lock switch and motor feedback disagree with the command during bake or clean, not only the one-minute self-clean timeout of E-0E. Oven may refuse to start or remain locked after cancel.
- E-14Secondary oven temperature sensor faultE-14 indicates a fault with the secondary oven temperature sensor—used on dual-cavity or multi-probe Samsung ranges to monitor upper cavity or broil zone separately from the main RTD. Heat distribution or broil may disable.
- E-15Thermal limit or high-limit sensor trippedE-15 is a Thermal Limit or temperature limit sensor fault—the high-limit device opened or the board detected unsafe thermal rise through the limit circuit. Related to E-0A overheating but specifically the limit sensor channel.
- E-16Cavity or PCB cooling fan not runningE-16 (C-A2 family) logs when the air intake or cavity cooling fan fails to spin when commanded—often after self-clean high ambient heat behind the console. Samsung may lock out bake until the fan circuit restores.
- E-17Main temperature sensor open circuitE-17 (E-21/E-27 family) is an open Oven Temperature Sensor error—the main RTD or its wiring reads over 2950 Ω, so the board cannot detect cavity temperature and disables heat.
- E-18Main temperature sensor shortedE-18 (E-22/E-28 family) is a shorted Oven Temperature Sensor error—resistance below 930 Ω. The board sees invalid low readings and shuts heat to prevent uncontrolled temperature rise.
- E-19Communication error between oven PCBsE-19 (E-83/C-F0 family) is a Communication Error between the main oven PCB and a sub-board—relay board, touch UI, or cooktop interface. Display may freeze or cancel cycles mid-preheat.
- E-1AMeat probe circuit open or shortedE-1A is a Meat Probe Error—the jack reads open or shorted when probe mode is active, or debris in the socket mimics a fault with no probe inserted. Convection probe roast modes disable until the input clears.