Samsung Washer — Error Code E3 (UK)
An overflow condition was detected, often from excess detergent.
ApplianceDB ranks 1 repair for this code, led by “Reduce detergent and reset”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the drainage system. Severity is classified as degraded — the appliance keeps running but not correctly.
Ranked repair steps
1. Reduce detergent and reset
Use less detergent, then power-cycle and restart.
easy · basis: manufacturer first
Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Samsung UK Support — What do the codes on my washing machine mean. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.