Samsung Oven Error Code E-28
The oven temperature sensor circuit is shorted, so the control board cannot read the cavity temperature and shuts the oven down. It is the same part as E-27, failing in the opposite direction.
Also shown as: E28
Common causes
- The oven temperature sensor has shorted internally
- The sensor wires are pinched or melted together
- Moisture or damage in the sensor connector is bridging the contacts
What to check, in order
- Switch off power at the breaker for at least 30 seconds, restore it and restart the oven to rule out a one-off glitch.
- Unplug the range, pull it out and remove the rear panel to reach the sensor connector.
- Inspect the sensor wires for pinched, melted or bare spots along their run.
- Test the sensor with a meter: it should read about 1,080 ohms at room temperature. A reading below about 930 ohms means the sensor has shorted.
- Replace the sensor if the reading is out of range; if the sensor tests good, check the harness for a short.
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-28, 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
Oven 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-28
What does E-28 mean on a Samsung oven?
E-28 means: Oven temperature sensor is shorted (defective). The oven temperature sensor circuit is shorted, so the control board cannot read the cavity temperature and shuts the oven down. It is the same part as E-27, failing in the opposite direction.
Can I fix Samsung E-28 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-28?
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.