Samsung DD81-01544A Dishwasher O-Ring Seal OEM Part

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!

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.

After researching the error code I forum the part at appliancepros.com and ordered the part and the o-ring that was recommended. The repair was pretty straight forward I removed the dishwasher form the cabinet and then removed the right side panel. I located the defective sensor and replaced it after I vacuumed out the dishwasher tub that was full of water. Upon removing the sensor there was still some water in the lower casing of the dishwasher that could not be vacuumed out. After replacing the sensor I powered the dishwasher on and the first error code cleared but a second appeared. As it turns out the dishwasher has a anti flood feature in the event of a water leak it shuts down and the pump comes on to prevent the unit from flooding your kitchen. I had to turn the unit on its side and remove the water sensor and dry it off. All is fine now.

Followed YouTube video instructions, replaced the ECS sensor. Took 5-6 minutes start to finish with a phillips screwdriver & needle-nosed pliers. Very easy! New sensor install was a breeze. Turned everything back on and it works like new.