Samsung Dryer bE Code: Meaning & Fixes
- Meaning
- Jammed button error: a button on the control panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed.
- Can I fix it?
- Sometimes, may need a pro
- Also shown as
- bE2, bC2
- Seen on
- Samsung electric and gas dryers. Samsung groups bE, bE2 and bC2 with 6E, 6E2 and 6C2 as jammed button codes; the form shown depends on the model.
bE on a Samsung dryer means the control panel detects a button that is stuck or held down. Some models show it as bE2 or bC2. Turn the dryer off, then press and release every button on the panel one at a time, working each one back and forth so all of its edges move freely.
Try this first
- Turn the dryer off.
- Press and release every button on the panel one at a time.
- Work each button back and forth so all of its edges move freely.
- Unplug the dryer or switch off its breaker for 60 seconds, then power it back on.
- If a button looks damaged or the code returns, request service.
What causes bE
| Cause | What you notice | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Button stuck in the pressed position | bE right after power on, one button feels stiff | Press and release each button, working its edges |
| Something resting on the panel | bE after laundry or a basket was leaned against the dryer | Clear the panel and power cycle |
| Damaged button | A cracked, sunken or loose button | Visual check of the panel; needs service |
| Control panel fault | bE returns with every button moving freely | Needs a technician |
Fix it step by step
Tap a step number to tick it off as you go. Ticks stay on this device.
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Turn the dryer off
Press Power to turn the dryer off before you work on the buttons.
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Work every button
Touch and release each button on the panel one at a time. Rock it back and forth so all four edges move, which can free a button stuck at one corner.
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Power cycle the dryer
Unplug the dryer or switch off its breaker for 60 seconds, then restore power and turn it on.
Safety: Electric dryers run on 240 volts. Handle the plug by its body with dry hands, and on a gas dryer leave the gas line alone.
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Check for damage
Look at each button. If one is cracked, pushed in or loose, or bE comes back after power on, the panel needs service.
When to call a technician
Samsung says to request service if any button is damaged or the code returns after powering the dryer back on. The control panel then needs to be checked or replaced by a technician.
Questions people ask
What's the difference between bE, bE2 and bC2?
Samsung lists them as the same jammed button error. Which one appears depends on the dryer model.
Is the Samsung dryer bE the same as the LG dishwasher bE?
No. On a Samsung dryer, bE is a stuck button. LG uses bE on dishwashers for a different fault, so follow the steps for your brand and appliance.
Can I keep using the dryer with a bE code?
Usually not. While the panel reads a button as held down, the dryer may not accept other inputs. Free the button or get the panel serviced.