During operation, certain useful information appears on their washing machine displays. The fact is that in addition to the cycle duration and water temperature, the manufacturer has programmed error codes.
One of them is error 4e in a Samsung washing machine, which means that the unit cannot draw water. This is quite easy to understand - there are no characteristic sounds indicating water is being drawn in, and the water in the drum is not visible through the glass of the door.
How to decipher the error
The code that appears means that there is a problem in the system responsible for the water supply. If your machine did not take the required amount of liquid to the initial level within the first two minutes, or ten minutes have passed and the program process is not provided with water, then an error code lights up.
But don't despair. Experienced professionals assure that in most cases the problem lies in basic issues that can be solved independently. After all, all that is required of you is to be able to connect the intake hose to the water supply.
The main causes of the error
These include:
- lack of cold water in the pipes;
- the inlet valve is clogged with a foreign object;
- an error was made when connecting to the water pipes;
- the necessary pressure is not created in the pipes;
- the hose was not connected to the powder container;
- There were problems with the control unit.
The signal is on during startup
Error 4e in a Samsung washing machine most often appears at the initial stage. First you need to check if the cold water has been turned off. If everything is in order, you can proceed further:
- The water supply tap opens;
- the valve and adapter are carefully inspected for leaks;
- check the pressure with which water enters the hose.
If your machine is equipped with a hose with an aquastop, then you need to check its functionality. Probably, a leak appeared, the aquastop was activated, and the flow of water into the drum was blocked. A special indicator on the hose will tell you when the protective element is triggered. Most often it turns red. To restore water supply, a new water intake element will have to be installed.
The strainer is probably clogged. To clean it you need:
- turn off the water supply, disconnect the intake hose from the machine, and close it tightly;
- carefully remove the filter installed in the machine;
- rinse it under running water and clean the surface of the thread. For convenience, you can use a small needle, but many prefer the second option - citric acid, in which the filter mesh should be placed for about one hour. The scale will completely dissolve, and all you have to do is rinse the element;
- return the filter to its place, connect the hose;
- we serve water.
If there is no water pressure in the pipes, you need to check the hose:
- turn off the machine, turn off the water;
- disconnect the intake hose and fill it with water.
If the liquid flows freely, the problem must be looked for in the plumbing system, and for this you will have to call a plumber. If water is retained in the hose, it will have to be cleaned or replaced with a new element.
The signal appeared before the start of rinsing
It happens that the machine gives an error between working cycles, when the soapy water is drained and even the laundry is wrung out. If washing does not continue, proceed as follows:
- check the cold water supply. Perhaps you forgot to open the valve, or did not do it completely;
- de-energize the unit;
- check whether the inlet hose is connected correctly;
- check the pressure in the pipe;
- restart the machine.
Other failures
In situations where your actions did not lead to success, the cables and contacts going to the inlet valve, which is responsible for supplying fluid to the unit, are checked for serviceability. They may become covered with oxide or simply move away from vibration. All that is required is to clean the surface or return the contacts to their original position.
Does the machine take in water and immediately drain it? Check that the drain hose is installed correctly in the sewer pipe.
Any failure signal can cause a software failure. To eliminate such consequences, the machine must be turned off and turned on again no earlier than fifteen to twenty minutes later. If the signal does not go away, look for the problem in other places. Sometimes it happens that you have to change the entire management unit. This type of repair can only be performed by professionals.
In what cases should you invite a specialist?
It is necessary to consider breakdowns that cannot be eliminated on your own:
- The machine begins to show signs of failure, one of which will be the lack of water intake. The reason for this may be a malfunction of the inlet valve, which regulates the supplied fluid. If it fails, it stops opening, preventing water from entering the washing machine.
- During the washing or rinsing process, error code 4E appears. Perhaps the problem lies in the control unit of the unit.
- The wash has started, but no water comes out. This is caused by a failure of the relay responsible for measuring the amount of liquid supplied. It may fail due to a blockage or any damage received during transportation. To fix the problem, you will have to clean the pressure switch measuring tube or replace it with a new one.
Conclusion
We studied the main reasons for the appearance of the 4E signal, indicating that another failure has occurred in a Samsung washing machine, and examined the measures that should be taken to eliminate the problem. If you are not confident in your own abilities, you should not try to carry out repairs yourself - invite an experienced specialist. They resort to the same measure if self-diagnosis is unsuccessful.
