What to check, in order
- Switch it off
Power the dryer off.
- Press every button
Touch and release each button in turn, working back and forth so you reach all the edges of each one.
- Switch back on
See whether the code has cleared.
When to call an engineer
If a button is damaged or the code comes back, Samsung says to request service.
Quick answers
What does the Samsung bE error code mean?
A button on the control panel is being read as stuck or held down.
Can I fix Samsung bE myself?
Very easy (about 5 minutes). Start with: switch it off; press every button; switch back on. If a button is damaged or the code comes back, Samsung says to request service.
Is Samsung bE worth repairing?
Usually free. Freeing the button usually sorts it. A damaged control panel is the only costly outcome.
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