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E3 (Overflow)

Error E3 - Overflow error (Water level too high)

Samsung · Washing Machines

What does E3 (Overflow) mean?

The washing machine has detected that the water level inside the drum has exceeded 2/3 of its capacity, indicating a potential overflow. The machine will automatically start draining water.

Common Causes

  • Malfunctioning water supply valve (stuck open)
  • Faulty water level sensor
  • Excessive suds build-up

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Immediately turn off the washing machine and unplug it from the power outlet.

  2. 2

    Check if the water inlet valves are fully closing and not allowing water to continuously flow into the drum.

  3. 3

    If the problem persists, reduce the amount of detergent used in future washes to prevent excess suds.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

1Diagnostic Code 1 - Water level does not drop11Error 11 (FAiL) - EEPROM fault, program settings reset1C1C — Water Level sensor is not working properly.
Source: Samsung Washing Machines
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