Samsung Oven Error Code Pr E
Pr E is not an error at all: it is the preheat indicator, shown until the oven reaches the temperature you set. No action is needed and nothing is cleared.
Also shown as: PrE
Common causes
- Normal operation: the oven has not reached the set temperature yet
- A cold oven, a large load or opening the door during preheating makes the warm-up (and the display) last longer
What to check, in order
- Keep the oven door closed while it preheats; opening it slows the temperature rise.
- Wait: Pr E disappears on its own when the set temperature is reached.
- If Pr E stays on far longer than a normal preheat and the oven never gets hot, that is a heating fault rather than this display: see the oven-not-heating checks for your model.
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
This display is not a fault, so there is normally nothing to book. Call a technician only if the machine also behaves abnormally, or 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 Pr E, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Questions people ask about Pr E
What does Pr E mean on a Samsung oven?
Pr E means: The oven is preheating. Pr E is not an error at all: it is the preheat indicator, shown until the oven reaches the temperature you set. No action is needed and nothing is cleared.
Can I fix Samsung Pr E myself?
There is nothing to fix: code Pr E is a status display, not a fault. The checks on this page show how to exit the mode or confirm the setting.
How do I clear Samsung Pr E?
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.