Samsung dmt800rhs dishwasher leak error code — after cleaning reservoir and spilling water · le

Use only checks that match the exact appliance or system and its official guide.

1. Check 1

   Capture the display exactly as LE or LC, note whether the drain pump is running continuously, and record the full rating-plate model including any suffix. Write down what was cleaned, where water was spilled, whether the dishwasher was moved, and whether the code appeared immediately or after a cycle.

   Expected result: The display is clearly LE/LC and the timing follows the spill or cleaning, or the code is uncertain, different, or accompanied by another error.

   Next step: Keep the exact label and timing for service. If the code is not clearly LE/LC, stop using generic leak instructions and obtain the full model-specific code guidance.

   Stop if: Do not clear the code repeatedly before documenting it or run a cycle just to reproduce the display.

   Why this matters

   Why: Samsung classifies LE/LC as a leakage indication, but a code captured after a spill does not distinguish residual sensor moisture from an active leak. A different or incomplete code needs the exact manual rather than a guessed LE interpretation.

2. Check 2

   If any water is actively reappearing, pooling on the floor, escaping at the door, or wetting a hose connection, close the dishwasher's water-supply valve and turn off its circuit from a safe, dry position. Do not reach beneath the machine or pull it out to search for the leak.

   Expected result: Water returns without a new cycle, a hose end is visibly wet, the door area leaks, the floor is wet near the appliance, or no water is visible outside the machine.

   Next step: Keep water and power off and arrange Samsung or qualified appliance service. Protect the floor and nearby electrical area without handling contaminated or energized parts.

   Stop if: Do not restore power, reopen the water valve, tilt the dishwasher, remove the kick plate or bottom panel, or run a test cycle to locate the leak.

   Why this matters

   Why: Returning water or a wet connection makes an active leak more likely than a one-time cleaning spill. Samsung directs owners to turn off power for visible leaks and inspect accessible supply and drain connections; the visible absence of water does not rule out moisture below.

3. Check 3

   If there is no visible active leak, leave the dishwasher without power and inspect only accessible areas: the floor, door gasket and lower door edge, the visible portions of the water-supply and drain-hose connections, and the reservoir or dispenser area that was cleaned. Blot accessible spill water with a cloth; do not spray more water, use a heat gun or hair dryer, or try to wipe an underside sensor.

   Expected result: Only the cleaning spill is documented and the accessible areas are dry, moisture is still present, detergent or rinse aid is pooled, or the source cannot be seen without moving/opening the appliance.

   Next step: Remove only accessible spill residue, leave the appliance unpowered to dry naturally, and do not add detergent or rinse aid. If moisture or residue is inaccessible, keep it off and request service rather than moving the unit.

   Stop if: Do not tilt, slide, dismantle, blow hot air underneath, probe the sensor, bypass the float/sensor, or open electrical covers.

   Why this matters

   Why: Samsung says recently disturbed water can splash near the leak sensor and that lingering detergent can also remain wet enough to trigger the sensor. A dry visible exterior supports waiting for natural drying, but it cannot certify hidden areas or an internal leak.

4. Check 4

   After the accessible spill is gone, the appliance has dried naturally, and there is no visible leak or unsafe wet electrical area, restore power once from a safe position. Do not start a wash cycle immediately; observe whether LE clears, whether the drain pump stops, and whether the code returns without operating the dishwasher.

   Expected result: LE clears and the panel remains normal, LE returns immediately, the pump runs continuously, or the dishwasher powers abnormally.

   Next step: If the code returns, leave power off and arrange Samsung service. If it clears, follow the full DMT800RHS manual before a normal cycle; stop immediately if water, odor, abnormal noise, or the code reappears.

   Stop if: Do not cycle power repeatedly, run an empty heated cycle as a test, or continue using the dishwasher with LE active.

   Why this matters

   Why: A cleared code after natural drying is consistent with transient moisture, not proof that every hidden area is dry. A returning code or continuous drain means the leak-sensing condition remains or the appliance needs model-specific diagnosis.

5. Check 5

   Prepare a service handoff if LE persists: provide the full model suffix and market, the exact display, the spill location and amount if known, cleaning or repair work performed, when the code appeared, whether the pump runs, photos of accessible moisture, and whether water returns with the supply valve closed.

   Expected result: The code persists after natural drying, the pump will not stop, a leak is confirmed, or the unit has no abnormal behavior after the code clears.

   Next step: Keep the appliance off and have Samsung or a qualified appliance technician inspect the leak path, sensor area, drain behavior, and installation using the exact model documentation.

   Stop if: Do not buy a sensor, pump, seal, or control board from the LE code alone and do not ask for a part replacement before the leak path is established.

   Why this matters

   Why: Samsung's public guidance sends persistent leakage indications to service. The spill history is useful context, but it cannot distinguish a damp sensor from a leaking hose, seal, tub, dispenser, pump, or installation without professional inspection.