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Samsung WF70F5EDW4X not draining, 5E no-drain fault

The problem

Samsung WF70F5EDW4X showed 5UD first, then 5E, and would not drain. The owner drained it via the emergency drain pipe, cleaned the filter and ran 95°C cotton/self-clean cycles, but it still failed to drain. After being left for a day, foul-smelling water had collected in the drum again, and later the emergency drain pipe itself stopped draining as well as before.

Likely cause

The strongest supported diagnosis is a blockage from heavy grime, grease or limescale affecting the drain path. The accepted reply identifies 5E as a no-drain fault and suggests the machine is likely badly bunged up, possibly including the pump filter, drain hose, sink u-bend connection and possibly the emergency drain pipe.

What fixed it

Recommended action was to re-check the pump filter and inspect/clear the drain hose and, if connected there, the sink u-bend for accumulated gunk. The emergency drain pipe was also suggested as possibly blocked. The exact repair was not confirmed in the discussion.

Checks to try

• Observed 5UD then 5E error codes
• Used the emergency drain pipe to remove water
• Cleaned the pump filter
• Ran 95°C cotton/self-clean cycles
• Found foul-smelling grime in the filter area
• Flushed grime from the rear drain hose
• Advice to check the drain hose and sink u-bend for blockage
• Advice that the emergency drain pipe may also be blocked