How to Troubleshoot & Replace Samsung AP5800460 / DD82-01118A Dishwasher Control Sensor Assembly

This error code is for a high temperature heating error. Unplug the dishwasher or flip the circuit breaker that powers the dishwasher. Remove the dishwasher from under the counter. And remove the metal panel that is on the right side if you are looking at it from the front. It is 2 Phillips head screws. Using a flashlight, look at the very bottom of the pump housing and you will see the thermistor that you will need to replace. Unplug the connector from the thermistor then turn the thermistor 1/4 turn to the left and remove it. Installation is reverse from removal. Be sure to buy the replacement o-ring to use on the new thermistor. Any water that was released from the sump while the thermistor was removed will need to be cleared from the drain pain or you will get a leak error signified by the Heavy light flashing and the continuous running of the pump motor. 

Replaced ECS sensor 1) turn off water and electric. 2) unhook water and electric from the dishwasher 3) pull Dishwasher out and lie dishwasher on its back 4) take out the two screws on the bottom 5) pry off section that the screws attached to(not the whole big black plastica bottom just a section of it). 6) locate ECS sensor twist ECS sensor and unhook from Electric 7) place new or old seal on new ECS sensor 8) twist in and hook up to Dishwasher 9) replace panel place dishwasher upright and slide back into place 10) hook up water and electric turn both on and Go and Pray! 

I had a "High Temperature Sensor" code blinking light on my Samsung DW. I replaced this sensor. Pulled DW out, lay it on it's back and removed 2 screws from the bottom tray. It takes about 1min to replace the sensor. The new part did not come with the rubber gasket/seal so keep the old one. Put everything back and DW works fine. It takes longer to disconnect the DW and pull it out than replace the sensor. 

Had the first two lights blinking (Smart Auto and Normal buttons) which according to the owner's manual indicates high temperature heating error. I fixed this by replacing the ECS sensor. However it may have been as easy as cleaning the existing ECS already in the dishwasher. When I pulled the old one out, it had "gunk" on it. I didn't think about cleaning it and trying it until after the fact, but might be worth a shot if you are getting that error. Also, I had a Sears repairman come out first and he told me I needed a whole new control board. That was not the problem at all. Also was told I likely need a new "brake". But I didn't replace that. Installation was pretty simple. Turned dishwasher on its back to get to the bottom. Two screws to take off the cover. Then it's a matter of finding the existing sensor, disconnecting it, then twisting it out. No screws to mess with there. A very easy fix. Wish I would have found this site before I paid the repairman to give me the wrong diagnosis. 

Took the filter off, vacuumed out the remaining water with a shop vac. Cleaned the filter. Re-installed and ran a normal cycle with soap. No problems. However I got the IE error again when doing a full load on normal, came across a post about the temperature sensor. Ordered the temp sensor based on how it looked as the dishwasher doesn't specify "-0000" or "-0001" at the end of the model number. So far no more IE error code, knock on wood. 

The 1E error code appeared on my Samsung DW80F800UWS/AA dishwasher. I tried replacing the control board (didn't fix it), then read that it could be the temperature sensor. I ordered one and installed in from the bottom of the dishwasher by removing the water catch panel. Very easy install and I was very pleased it corrected this issue. Took only about 15 minutes from start to finish. 

Samsung gave us very little guidance but your website explained that we needed a new ECS module. We ordered a new module and replaced it. We were able to pull the old module by removing the panel on the right side of the dishwasher. Replacing the ECS took care of the problem. Be sure to put a towel under the module before you remove it. This will soak up any water that drains out and keeps it from triggering the "leak" sensor. If you reconnect the power to the dishwasher and it immediately starts trying to pump out and drain the dishwasher, water is in contact with the leak sensor. At that point, you will have to try to reach under things and towel dry or wait several days for it to evaporate on its own. 

Replaced the plastic water sensor on left side and replace ECS module on bottom under drain. 

Unplugged and reset the machine several times. Machine still would not go past the first rinse cycle. Read several comments that said possible cause was the water level sensor. I noticed that the check vane was deformed and turned sideways in the opening, possibly from the hot water. Ordered the check vane and the sensor anyway. Couldn't be that simple, right? The sensor that I received, was not the same as the one in my machine. I changed the check vane, reassembled, problem solved. The check vane was allowing water to back up through the drain pump. 

Samsung DW80F800 stopped working with error code 1E and 3E. I replaced this sensor and fixed!! Just open the right side metal cover and you can find this sensor. Very easy to replace it.