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Samsung Dryer bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0–$100 · Duration: 5m

These codes mean your Samsung dryer detected that a button on the control panel is stuck or continuously registering as pressed. This can happen when button edges get jammed or debris gets behind the panel. Pressing each button individually and working it back and forth usually frees it and clears the error.

Common causes

  • A control panel button is physically stuck in a pressed position
  • Debris or moisture behind the panel is causing a false button press
  • Control panel button has worn and is registering as continuously pressed

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Power off the dryer

  2. 2

    Press each button on the control panel individually working each one back and forth to reach all edges before releasing

  3. 3

    Power the dryer back on and check if the error has cleared

  4. 4

    If any buttons are visibly damaged or the error returns after powering on arrange professional service

Related Samsung Dryer error codes

1

9C1 / 9E / 2E / 9E1

An abnormal voltage was detected in the electrical supply to the dryer

easy
2

dC / dE / dF / do / d0 / 1DC / 1dF

The dryer door is not detected as closed and latched correctly

easy
3

tS / t5 / tC / tO / t0 / tE / tE3 / tC5 / tCS / 1tC / 1tC5 / 1tCS

A temperature fault or temperature sensor fault was detected

easy
4

HC / hE / HC4 / 1HC

The dryer is overheating or not heating enough

easy

bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error — frequently asked questions

What does the bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error mean on a Samsung dryer?

A button on the control panel is stuck or being continuously detected as pressed

What causes the bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error?

The bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error is usually caused by: A control panel button is physically stuck in a pressed position; Debris or moisture behind the panel is causing a false button press; Control panel button has worn and is registering as continuously pressed.

Can I fix the bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error myself?

Yes — this is rated an easy fix that most people can do themselves, typically in 5m.

How much does it cost to fix the bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error?

Fixing the bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error on a Samsung dryer typically costs $0–$100, depending on parts and whether you do it yourself or hire a technician.

Is it safe to keep using my dryer with the bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error?

In most cases yes, but it's best to address the bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E / 6E2 / 6C2 error soon — see the fix steps below to resolve it.