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Samsung error codes

Verified error-code explanations and troubleshooting guides for Samsung products.

10 verified guides · 1 device groups

Before you start

  1. Note the full display code and model number, not only the brand.
  2. Compare the summary below with what your appliance is doing. A different code or symptom needs a different guide.
  3. Open the guide sources and check their device and model scope. Follow only checks intended for the owner.

Samsung washers, dryers, refrigerators, and other appliances often report faults as letter-number codes such as 4C, 5C, or UC. FaultGuide maps those codes to plain-language causes and ordered checks.

Codes can share meanings across related spellings (for example 4C / 4E / nF on some washers). Use the device clusters below to stay inside the right product family before opening a full guide.

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1C

Samsung washing machine error code 1C: water-level sensor or leakage issue

Samsung code 1C generally indicates a water-level sensor problem. On some US models, 1C is grouped with 1E, LE, LC, LC1, and “1 1C” as a water-level or leakage...

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3C

Samsung Washing Machine Error Code 3C: Motor Operation Issue

Error code 3C indicates a motor operation issue where the washing machine detects that the drum motor is not rotating properly, is overloaded, or has lost signa...

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4C

Samsung Washing Machine Error Code 4C: Water Supply Fault

Samsung error code 4C (also displayed as 4E or nF on some models) indicates a water supply problem, meaning the machine is not detecting water entering the drum...

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4C2

Samsung Washing Machine 4C2 Error Code: Water Temperature Supply Error

Samsung error code 4C2 indicates that incoming water to the cold inlet is too hot. This usually occurs when the hot and cold water supply hoses are reversed or...

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5C

Samsung Washing Machine 5C Error Code (Drainage Issue)

The 5C error code indicates that your Samsung washing machine has detected a drainage failure. The washer halts operation because water cannot drain from the dr...

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dC

Samsung Washing Machine Error Code dC Troubleshooting

Samsung documentation defines error code dC primarily as a door or lid issue (door open, unlatched, or obstructed). However, official manufacturer sources note...

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OC

Samsung washing machine error code OC: overflow detected

The Samsung OC information code indicates that water has overflowed. Samsung groups OC with OE and OF, but information codes can vary by model, so check the man...

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Ub

Samsung Washing Machine Ub Error Code (Unbalanced Load)

Error code Ub indicates that the washing machine has detected an unbalanced load during the spin cycle and halted or limited rotation for safety to prevent seve...

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UC

Samsung Washing Machine UC Error Code: Supply Voltage Irregularity

Samsung error code UC indicates that the washing machine detected excessive fluctuation or a drop in the incoming power supply voltage, pausing operation to pro...

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AC

Samsung Washing Machine Error Code AC: Board Communication Fault

Error code AC indicates a communication fault between the washing machine's main Printed Board Assembly (PBA) and the sub or display board.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does my Samsung washer show 4C or 4E?

Those codes usually point to a water-supply problem—closed taps, kinked hoses, or a clogged inlet filter. See the linked Samsung washing-machine guides for safe checks.

Do Samsung fridge and washer codes overlap?

Some short codes appear in more than one category with different meanings. Always open the guide that matches both the brand and the device type.

Is a Samsung error always a broken part?

No. Many alerts clear after fixing supply, drainage, load balance, or a simple reset. Follow the safe steps first; call a technician if the code returns or safety warnings appear.