Samsung Oven E-24 Error Code: Fix Communication Failure

Quick Answer

In most service calls, the E-24 error indicates a communication failure between the oven's control boards. It is often caused by loose wiring or a faulty main PCB. Try resetting the oven at the breaker for five minutes to clear any temporary software glitches.

So the two boards in your oven stopped talking to each other. That's the whole thing. If you ignore this, the oven stays locked out permanently until it's fixed. Don't let it sit for weeks either because a bad connection that's arcing can eventually kill a board that was otherwise fine. Most of the time it's a ribbon cable or a loose connector, not a full board failure, so don't spend money yet.

SamsungOvenSeverity: highDifficulty: intermediate85% DIY Success

Time to Fix

30–60 min

Difficulty

intermediate

Parts Cost

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Tools Needed

Phillips #2 screwdriver, Multimeter with DC voltage and continuity settings

What Does the E-24 Code Mean?

OK here's what's actually going on. Your Samsung oven has two boards that talk to each other constantly. The E-24 means that conversation went dead. Nine times out of ten it's heat stress warping a connector or a ribbon cable that's half-seated. I pulled three of these apart last week and two of them were just loose cables. Check connections before you buy anything.

Most Likely Causes

Based on aggregated repair data, here is the probability breakdown for this error code:

Main PCB hardware failure50%

Loose or damaged wiring harness30%

Sub-PCB (Display) failure20%

Symptoms You May Notice

Display lights up, throws E-24, and just sits there beeping at you every few seconds with nothing responding to any input.
Oven dies completely in the middle of a bake, elements cut off, and the error locks the whole thing down.
Touch panel goes totally dead, like pressing on a brick wall. No feedback, no beep, nothing at all registers.
Display flickers or shows scrambled characters for a few seconds right before the E-24 code locks in for good.
Oven starts preheat just fine but the error appears about 30 seconds in before it ever actually gets warm.

Can you reset a Samsung oven to clear the E-24 code?

Find your home circuit breaker panel and flip the oven's circuit breaker to off. It needs to be the actual breaker, not just the oven's own power button on the panel. Leave it off for a full five minutes so the control board capacitors drain down completely. Flip it back on and watch the display closely. If it boots without the error, you're cleared. If E-24 comes right back, the reset isn't going to fix it and you need to dig into the wiring.

Tools Required for Diagnosis

Phillips #2 screwdriverMultimeter with DC voltage and continuity settingsWork glovesFlashlight or headlampFlathead screwdriver (for releasing connector clips)Anti-static wrist strap (optional but helpful)

Diagnostic Checklist

Follow these steps in order. We start with the easiest external fixes before opening up the machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still use the oven with an E-24 code displayed?

No, don't try it. The E-24 puts the oven in a safety lockout because the main board can't confirm the control interface is working, so it just refuses to fire the heating elements at all. Which is honestly the right call. If the boards aren't communicating, there's no way to properly regulate the heat, and you could end up with an oven that won't shut off or runs way hotter than what you set. Don't cook on it until this is fixed. It's not a minor glitch you can work around.

Will running a self-clean cycle cause an E-24 error?

Yeah, this happens a lot actually. I've seen it more times than I can count. The self-clean cycle runs the oven somewhere between 880 and 960 degrees Fahrenheit to basically incinerate everything in there. That's brutal heat stress on the electronics, especially the control board mounted right at the back of the unit. If a solder joint was already getting weak, that heat can crack it the rest of the way. If a connector was slightly loose, thermal expansion can push it over the edge. My advice? If your oven's over five years old, think twice before running self-clean. Just wipe it down by hand instead.

Is it worth fixing an E-24 error on an older Samsung oven?

Honestly, yeah, most of the time. Here's how I think about it: a new mid-range Samsung range runs anywhere from 900 to 1,400 dollars right now. The main PCB for most Samsung ovens is around 150 to 280 dollars depending on the exact model. The display board is usually 80 to 150. If you can do the swap yourself, you're probably under 300 dollars in parts and two hours of your time. Even paying a tech to come out, you're looking at 350 to 500 total. That math works in your favor unless the oven's really old and has a bunch of other things going wrong at the same time.

How do I know if it is the main board or the display board?

Honestly it's a little tricky sometimes. The main power board fails way more often, probably 70% of cases in my experience. But here's a useful clue: if the display was acting weird before the E-24 showed up, like flickering randomly, certain buttons not responding, or strange characters on screen, lean toward the display board. If the oven was working totally fine and then just threw E-24 out of nowhere, the main board or a wiring connection is more likely. You can also try swapping just the ribbon cable first since they're cheap, maybe 15 to 30 dollars, before committing to buying a whole board.

Does this code apply to both gas and electric Samsung ranges?

Yep, both. Samsung uses basically the same control board architecture across their gas and electric ranges. The E-24 is specifically about the data communication between boards, not anything to do with how the oven actually generates heat. Whether you've got gas burners or electric elements, the boards controlling everything are nearly identical and this diagnostic process applies either way. One thing though: if you've got a gas model, shut the gas valve behind the unit before you start pulling it away from the wall. Just good practice before you go reaching around back there.

Models Known to Experience E-24 Errors

This repair applies to most Samsung ovens with this error code. Common model numbers include:

NE63A6511SS, NX60A6511SS, NE58K9500SG, NX58H9500WS, NE63T8751SS, NE58F9710WS, NX58M6850SS, NE58R9311SS

Written by

Mike Sullivan

Lead Appliance Repair Technician · 20 years experience

Last verified for technical accuracy on March 17, 2026