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Samsung Dishwasher bE / 6E / 6C Error Code
Stuck button. Here is what it means and how to clear it, easiest fix first.
The control panel thinks a button has been held down for too long. Moisture or grime on a touch panel, or a sticking button, is the usual cause.
US and Canada: bE or 6E. UK: 6C / BE, and also bC2 / bE2 or bC3 / bE3 for an unresponsive or erratic panel. Australia: bC2 / bE2. On UK models, 6C1 means a detergent dispenser problem, not a button.
How to fix Samsung bE / 6E / 6C
Dry and clean the panel
Wipe the control panel with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove moisture or grease.
Press every button
With the dishwasher off, press each button once and check that it moves freely and springs back. Use brief taps rather than holding buttons down.
Power cycle the dishwasher
Switch the dishwasher off at its circuit breaker (or unplug it) and wait about 2 minutes. Restore power and start a fresh cycle. If the code clears and stays away, it was likely a one-time glitch.
When to call a technician
If a button stays stuck or the code returns after a power cycle, request service. The control panel may need replacing.
Parts that commonly cause bE / 6E / 6C
- Control panel (user interface board)
Order parts by your exact model number so they fit.
Other Samsung dishwasher codes
- 4C / 4ENot enough water coming in
- 5C / 5E / SC / SEDishwasher is not draining
- OC / 0C / OEToo much water in the tub (overfill)
- LC / LELeak detected
- 1E / IEClogged filter or overheating (depends on model)
- HC / HEHeater or overheating error
- tE / tCTemperature sensor error
- 3CWash pump error
- 3EIncoming water too hot (US) or pump error (UK/AU)
- 9E / 1CLow water level
- 7E / 7CWaterwall reflector blocked or misplaced
- CE / ACCommunication error between boards
- PC / PEZone Wash or Half Load error
- 9C1 / 9E1 / UCPower supply problem
- DCDoor not closed properly
- APWi-Fi setup mode (not a fault)
Frequently asked questions
What does bE / 6E / 6C mean on a Samsung dishwasher?
The control panel thinks a button has been held down for too long. Moisture or grime on a touch panel, or a sticking button, is the usual cause.
Can I fix Samsung bE / 6E / 6C myself?
Usually, yes. Most bE / 6E / 6C problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: dry and clean the panel.
What if bE / 6E / 6C keeps coming back?
A code that returns after a reset and the checks above usually means a part is wearing out. Note when bE / 6E / 6C appears (which cycle, how often) and have your model number ready; it helps a technician bring the right part on the first visit.
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.