Samsung Range Pr E — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as PrE on some models.
Pr E on a Samsung oven is the preheat indicator, not an error: the oven is heating toward your set temperature. It disappears on its own — just keep the door closed.
What this code means
Pr E is Samsung's preheating information code. Samsung's official page says it plainly: 'this code means the oven is preheating.' Pr E will display until the temperature reaches the setting temperature — when it does, Pr E disappears on its own. Samsung's only instruction during the code is to keep the oven door closed while preheating. There is nothing to fix.
Samsung's official information-code page lists Pr E as the preheating indicator with 'keep the oven door closed until the code disappears' as the only guidance. The model number is on the frame behind the storage drawer.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Oven simply preheating toward the set temperature | Very common | Yes — no action needed |
| Large or full cavity taking longer to reach temperature | Common | Yes — wait longer |
| Door opened during preheat, extending the warm-up | Common | Yes — keep it closed |
What you can try yourself
- Leave the oven alone — Pr E is the oven telling you it is preheating, not that anything is wrong.
- Keep the oven door closed until the code disappears, per Samsung's own instruction.
- Wait for Pr E to clear at the set temperature — it disappears on its own, and you can then load the food.
- If Pr E lingers far longer than the same settings usually take, that is a separate temperature concern worth a check — not a Pr E fault.
When to call a technician
- Pr E shows along with a burning smell or visible smoke.
- The display holds Pr E for an unusually long time on settings that normally preheat quickly.
- Pr E appears outside a normal preheat (such as at idle with the oven off).
Typical professional repair cost: No cost — Pr E is normal preheat behavior and requires no repair.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pr E an error code?
No — Samsung's own page calls it out as a normal state: the oven is preheating. It clears by itself at the set temperature, so no reset or service is needed.
How long should Pr E stay on?
Until the cavity reaches your set temperature — typically several minutes depending on the target and how full the oven is. Opening the door during preheat extends it, which is why Samsung says keep it closed.
Why does Pr E show on a lightning-fast preheat setting?
Even quick-preheat modes warm toward a target first, so Pr E can appear briefly at the start. It still clears on its own once the probe reads the setpoint.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
Related Samsung codes
- Samsung Range C-24 C-24 is Samsung's fast-temperature-rise warning: the cavity heated quicker than expected, most often because the vent on the back of the cooktop is covered.
- Samsung Range C-20 C-20 is Samsung's oven temperature sensor error: the sensor circuit reads open, shorted, or out of range, so the control board can't trust the cavity temperature.
- Samsung Range C-21 C-21 is Samsung's over-temperature code: the oven sensor detected the cavity hotter than the setpoint and shut heating down to protect the unit.
- Samsung Range C-F0 C-F0 is Samsung's communication error between the main control board and the display: the two stopped talking. A restart clears most cases; induction models have an official software-update fix.
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