What the appliance detected
Detected condition
Samsung identifies bE and 6E as button errors: the panel detects a stuck button.
What may contribute
Possible causes
- A control-panel button is stuck or continuously pressed.
- A button may be damaged or not moving normally.
- An internal panel or control issue may remain if the code returns.
Start conservatively
Safe preliminary checks
Work in order and stop whenever a step is not supported by the documentation for your model.
Record the exact code and model
- Photograph or write down whether the display looks like bE or 6E.
- Confirm the exact model and owner manual because panel layouts differ.
Check exterior buttons only
- Turn the dishwasher off.
- Touch and release every button on the panel, working around the edges without prying or using liquid.
Stop if a button is damaged or the code returns
- Turn the dishwasher back on only after exterior buttons move normally.
- If any button is damaged, stuck, or the code returns, request Samsung service.
Actions not recommended
- Do not pry, lubricate, soak, force, or remove a button.
- Do not open the control panel, bypass controls, or access internal wiring.
- Do not treat bE or 6E as proof that a control board has failed.
When to stop and request service
- Request service if any button is damaged, does not release normally, or the code returns.
- Stop for liquid on the panel, electrical warning signs, or any internal access requirement.
- Use qualified service for panel, wiring, or board diagnosis.
Documented source
Official information reviewed
Our summary is based on manufacturer support material and stays within the limits of that material.
Samsung Support
Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code
Source reviewed by Appliance Help HQ: August 17, 2026.
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