Samsung Oven tE Error — Temperature Sensor Fault

What it means

Samsung oven tE error means the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) has failed or become disconnected.
The oven cannot regulate temperature safely and shuts down — replace the sensor to resolve tE.

Affected Models

Samsung Electric Range
Samsung Slide-In Range
Samsung NE Series
Samsung NX Series

Common Causes

Failed oven temperature sensor (RTD probe)
Sensor wiring burned or disconnected inside the oven cavity
Sensor probe physically damaged by contact with bakeware
Control board fault misreading the sensor signal

How to Fix It

Perform a power reset.

Turn off the oven at the circuit breaker for 2 minutes, then restore power.
If the tE error was triggered by a brief voltage spike, a reset may clear it.
Locate the temperature sensor.

Open the oven door and look at the upper rear wall of the oven cavity.
The sensor is a thin metal probe (about 10 cm / 4 inches long) that extends from the back wall.
It has two wires connecting through the back of the oven.
Test the sensor with a multimeter.

At room temperature (21°C / 70°F) the oven temperature sensor should read approximately 1,000–1,100 ohms.
An open circuit, zero reading, or reading far outside this range confirms the sensor has failed.
Check the sensor wiring.

Inspect the wires connecting the sensor probe to the control board for burns, pinching, or loose connectors.
A burned wire from contact with the oven rack is a common cause of tE on Samsung ovens.
Replace the temperature sensor.

Oven temperature sensors cost $15–$40 for most Samsung models.
Remove the mounting screws, pull the probe out, disconnect the wire connector (accessible behind the back panel), and install the new sensor.

When to Call a Professional

Oven temperature sensor replacement is a simple repair on most Samsung ovens — the probe mounts to the back wall with one or two screws and the wiring reaches through to the back panel.
Most homeowners can complete this themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Samsung oven shows tE during baking — does this mean my food was overcooked?

Not necessarily — tE means the sensor stopped reporting correctly, so the oven shut itself down as a precaution. The oven may have been at normal temperature before the fault. Test the sensor and replace it if needed.

How do I know if the sensor or the control board is causing tE?

Test the sensor with a multimeter first — this is the inexpensive part ($15–$40). If the sensor reads correctly at room temperature, the wiring or control board is the issue. The control board is the expensive part, so always test the sensor first.