What bE / 6E Means
bE and 6E are the button error on Samsung’s US dishwasher article: a control button is reading as pressed. Samsung’s step is to turn the dishwasher off and touch every button on the panel. On a Samsung washer the plain bE means the motor speed sensor, so this meaning belongs to the dishwasher.
Common Causes of bE / 6E
- Residue or moisture holding a touch key active
- Membrane or touch panel stuck
- Control board reading a key as pressed
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
With the dishwasher turned off, press and release every button on the panel, wiping away any grease or detergent film around them, then turn it on and start a cycle. If the code returns with the panel clean and dry, the touch panel or control board needs a technician.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- The touch panel is inside the door with the door wiring; replacing it is a door-open job with the power isolated.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.