Samsung Oven Error Code E-08
The control board commanded heat but the oven temperature did not rise as expected, so it stopped the cycle. A burned-out element is the most common cause, ahead of the sensor and the board.
Also shown as: E08
Common causes
- The bake element has burned out
- The broil element has burned out
- The temperature sensor is reading wrong, so the board thinks the oven is not heating
- A damaged wire or failed relay is keeping power from the elements
What to check, in order
- Press CLEAR/OFF, then switch off power at the breaker for at least 30 seconds and retry once.
- Look at the bake and broil elements for blisters, holes or a break; a damaged element is replaced, not repaired.
- Test the temperature sensor with a meter: about 1,080 ohms at room temperature, and more than 200 ohms off means replace it.
- With the power off and the rear panel removed, check the wiring between the control board and the elements for burns or loose plugs.
- If the elements, sensor and wiring all test good, the control board is the remaining suspect.
Clear the code and test
- Fix what the checks above found first. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
- Plug the appliance back in and restore its water supply if it has one.
- Run the shortest programme and watch the point where the code appeared before.
- If the programme finishes with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns, write it down before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.
When to call a professional
Most cases are solved by the checks above. Book a technician if any of these apply:
- The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
- You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it at the tap.
- The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.
When you call, give the brand, the code E-08, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Parts that may be involved
Bake elementBroil elementOven temperature sensorWiring harness
Parts are model-specific. Find your model number first — usually on a label inside the door, on the door frame or on the back — and match the part to that number before ordering.
Questions people ask about E-08
What does E-08 mean on a Samsung oven?
E-08 means: Oven is not heating. The control board commanded heat but the oven temperature did not rise as expected, so it stopped the cycle. A burned-out element is the most common cause, ahead of the sensor and the board.
Can I fix Samsung E-08 myself?
Start yourself: the checks on this page cover the causes you can reach without opening the machine up. If they point to a faulty part, testing or replacing it is usually a technician job.
How do I clear Samsung E-08?
Fix the cause first — clearing the code on its own brings it straight back. Then restore power and water, run the shortest programme, and watch the stage where the code appeared. If the programme finishes with no code, it is cleared.
Sources checked
- Samsung support: washing machine information codes
- Samsung support: dishwasher information codes
- Samsung support (US): dishwasher troubleshooting
The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.