Samsung Oven tE error code
The oven temperature sensor (thermistor) is faulty - open or shorted. The oven cannot measure heat accurately, so cooking temperatures become unreliable and the control flags the fault.
Also shown as: tE, TE
Last updated: October 6, 2026
What causes the tE error?
- Failed oven temperature sensor
- Sensor wiring open or shorted
- Loose or corroded sensor connector
- Heat-damaged wiring near the oven cavity
- Failed main control board misreading the sensor
How to fix Samsung tE — step by step
Work through these in order, from simplest and safest first. Stop as soon as the code clears.
- Power-cycle the oven
Flip the oven's breaker off for 30 seconds and back on, then try heating again. A transient glitch can throw tE once. - Press Clear/Off and restart
Clear the code and restart the oven function you were using. If tE returns immediately, the sensor circuit is genuinely faulty. - Stop using the oven until it is checked
With a bad sensor the oven can under-cook or overheat food unpredictably. Do not rely on it for cooking until the sensor is tested.
When to call a technician
- tE returns after a reset
- The sensor needs multimeter testing or replacement
- Sensor wiring is heat-damaged
- The main control board is suspect
Frequently asked questions
My oven runs too hot with tE showing. Is that the sensor?
Very likely. A sensor reading low (or shorted) makes the control pour on more heat than needed - food burns while the oven thinks it is at temperature.
What is the difference between tE and E-27?
E-27 specifically means the sensor circuit is open. tE is the broader temperature-sensor fault covering open, shorted, or out-of-range readings.
Can I replace the oven sensor myself?
It is a pull-the-oven-out, remove-the-back-panel job with wiring involved. A technician does it quickly; most homeowners should call one.
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