What should I check first for Samsung washer error UE?

Cancel the cycle or let it finish, then adjust the load and see whether the washer spins properly.

What usually causes Samsung washer error UE?

The load is unevenly distributed and was detected as such during the final spin

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Samsung washer error UE

Samsung washer error UE means the load was detected as unbalanced during the final spin, and the basket is held below 150 rpm while it shows. Redistributing the load usually clears it.

Also shows as UB, Ur

Symptom
UE
Free checks
2 checks
Most likely cause
The load is unevenly distributed and was detected as such during the final spin

The 2 free checks

Start at the top. Unplug the machine first.

01
Cancel the cycle or let it finish, then adjust the load and see whether the washer spins properly.
02
If a balanced load still fails, inspect the suspension system — the basket is held below 150 rpm while this code is displayed.

What causes it

Listed most likely first.

Cause	How often	DIY
The load is unevenly distributed and was detected as such during the final spin	Most common	Yes
A suspension component is worn or broken	Occasional	Call a pro

Before you check anything

Disconnect the power first. Unplug the machine at the socket, or switch off its circuit at the consumer unit if it is hard-wired. Do this before opening any panel, reaching into a pump filter, or moving the appliance.
Turn off the water before disconnecting a hose, and have a towel and a shallow tray ready — a drain hose holds water even when the drum looks empty.
Gas, mains wiring and sealed refrigeration are for a qualified professional — in many countries that is a legal requirement, not advice. If you smell gas, do not touch any switch: leave, and call your gas emergency number from outside.
Stop if you smell burning, see scorched wiring, or find water near an electrical connection. None of those is a code to look up.

The checks on this page are the manufacturer’s own, rewritten and sourced, and they are reference information rather than a repair instruction for your particular machine. Model, age and installation all change what is safe to do. You are the one standing in front of it — if a step looks wrong for the machine you have, trust that and call a technician.