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Samsung range and wall oven tE: touch panel error

tE means: Touch communication error.

Applies to: range and wall oven.

Short answerThe touch panel is not responding to the board. Moisture after cleaning is the everyday cause; otherwise the panel.
Part at faulttouch panel
Severitymedium
DIY difficultyhard
When it appearsany

How to fix tE

  1. Cut power for 3 minutes and let the panel dry if it was cleaned.
  2. If it persists, call Samsung or a qualified technician. They would check the panel ribbon and the panel. Do not open the range yourself.
Flowchart for fixing tE: work through each step, stop as soon as the code clearstE appears1. Cut power for 3 minutes and let the paneldry if it was cleaned.Fixed?yesDone2. If it persists, call Samsung or aqualified technician.Still showing?Cut power first.
The same steps as the list above, cheapest first. Stop as soon as the code clears.

When to stop and call a repairer

Cut power first.

What it costs

PartsNot published by Samsung. Ask an authorised service centre for a quote.
ServiceService prices vary by region and are not published by the manufacturer. Ask an authorised service agent for a quote before booking a visit.
Worth repairing?Depends on age.

How to check the error log

Samsung ovens do not have a user-accessible error log. The code stays on the display until you fix the cause or cut power at the breaker for 3 minutes; if it returns after a reset, treat it as real.

Clear the log after a repair so you can tell whether the fault has really gone.

Questions

What does tE mean on the Samsung range and wall oven?

Touch communication error. The touch panel is not responding to the board. Moisture after cleaning is the everyday cause; otherwise the panel.

Can I fix tE myself?

DIY difficulty: hard. Cut power for 3 minutes and let the panel dry if it was cleaned. If it persists, call Samsung or a qualified technician. They would check the panel ribbon and the panel. Do not open the range yourself.

How much does it cost to fix tE?

Not published by Samsung. Ask an authorised service centre for a quote. Service prices vary by region and are not published by the manufacturer. Ask an authorised service agent for a quote before booking a visit.

Is it worth repairing?

Depends on age.

When does tE typically show up?

Samsung range and wall ovens report tE any. That timing is a useful clue when narrowing the cause.

Can I keep using the machine with tE showing?

Usually you can finish the drink you are making, but do not ignore it — the underlying fault rarely heals itself. Work through the cheap checks first.

Will tE clear on its own?

Rarely. A reset or power cycle is worth one try, but tE with a "hard" difficulty rating almost always means a failed component that has to be replaced.

How long does the repair take?

This one is a bench repair for most owners — the teardown, test and reassembly are the bulk of the work, not the part itself.

How reliable is this page?Samsung’s UK support page lists some oven codes, such as C-d0, C-20, C-21, C-22 and C-F0 to C-F2. For codes not on that page the meanings come from third-party sources and are lower confidence. Model revisions can differ: if your machine behaves differently, tell us. See our editorial policy.