How to Fix Samsung Washer Error 0C
Water overflow — tub level too high
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Samsung
Water overflow — tub level too high
Water overflow — tub level too high
The washer timed out while trying to fill with water. Ensure your home water taps are fully turned on and…
Hot/cold water supply hoses reversed (FlexWash)
Voltage error (FlexWash)
Voltage error (FlexWash)
Water level sensor error or leak detected
FlexWash upper latch rubber button missing
Water level sensor frequency out of range - pressure switch fault
Unbalanced load (FlexWash)
The washer timed out while trying to drain. The computer still sees water in the tub. Clean the debris filter…
Voltage / power supply error
The water level is too high. This implies the water valve is leaking into the tub or the air hose…
The washer cannot detect the motor’s speed or position. This is usually caused by a failed Hall Sensor on the…
Motor error (alias for 3E3)
Motor error (alias for 3E4)
Motor tachometer/hall sensor signal error - no speed feedback to inverter
Motor overload due to excessive laundry load or mechanical binding
Erratic motor speed signal or hall sensor intermittent fault
Motor phase imbalance detected by inverter - winding fault or PCB issue
Motor stall detection during acceleration - mechanical binding or sensor fault
The load is unbalanced during the spin cycle. If the load is evenly distributed but this error persists, the suspension…
Water inlet valve malfunction or reversed hot/cold hose connections
Hot/cold water supply hoses reversed
Water supply error - low flow rate or pressure switch fault
Water temperature sensor fault during fill cycle
Incoming water temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F) for delicate cycles
The water is not heating up. The heating element inside the tub is likely burned out or disconnected. The temperature…
Drain pump obstruction or pressure switch fault causing False full-tub signal
Excessive suds detected
Detergent drawer not fully closed
Drain system fault - pump failure or main PCB relay issue
System fault sub-classification
System relay error
Excessive suds detected
Excessive suds detected
The water is heating up uncontrollably fast. The heater relay on the main circuit board is likely fused shut. The…
Motor speed sensor error
Jammed button on control panel
The pressure switch (water level sensor) signal is missing. The washer won't run because it doesn't know how much water…
SilverCare system error (older models)
Flash code: 8 flashes = Overcurrent error; motor overload or short
MEMS vibration sensor error
MEMS vibration sensor error
MEMS vibration sensor error
Overcurrent error - excessive amperage draw detected by inverter protection circuit
MEMS sensor error (or button error, model-dependent)
The washer detects irregular voltage from the power outlet. This can be a home electrical issue, but often it is…
DC bus overvoltage on inverter circuit (>400V DC) - rectifier or capacitor fault
DC bus undervoltage on inverter circuit (
High temperature circuit fault – heater element or thermostat failure
Hardware overcurrent - physical short circuit detected (fire hazard)
Software overcurrent – current sensing circuit fault or False trigger
Low voltage detection (
High voltage detection (>140V AC) or power anomaly triggering protection
Communication error between main PCB and sub PCB/control panel
Button error; control panel key stuck or shorted
Power button held >13 seconds or stuck switch causing control fault
Control button stuck or MEMS vibration sensor fault
Calibration mode active
Calibration mode active
Heater relay stuck closed or temperature runaway condition
Child Lock enabled
Door open during operation attempt or door switch not detecting closure
Door not closed or locked properly
Add Door (AddWash) not closed properly
Add Door (AddWash) not closed properly
Door not locked or door switch fault preventing cycle start
Door lock mechanism failure during operation (lock disengaged mid-cycle)
Door not closed or locked properly
Software update downloading
The machine is not filling with water fast enough. Check for kinked hoses or clogged screens on the water inlet…
The washer is not draining. This is almost always a clogged drain pump filter (coin trap) or a broken drain…
The washer detected an overflow level of water. This typically happens if the water inlet valve is stuck open and…
The tub is wobbling too much to spin safely. If redistributing the clothes doesn't fix it, the suspension rods or…
The water level sensor (pressure switch) is not sending a signal to the control board. Check the wires going to…
Water leakage (legacy code)
Motor tachometer / hall sensor error (legacy)
Water level sensor fill error - incorrect level detection during fill cycle
Flood condition; water leak detected by floor sensor under tub
Flash code: 1 blink pattern = door lock system fault (models without display)
Flash code: 3 blink pattern = drain system fault (models without display)
Flash code: 4 blink pattern = motor/hall sensor fault (models without display)
Heater circuit fault - open circuit or short in heating system wiring
The wash heater is overheating. The temperature sensor detected heat above safe limits. This is either a bad sensor or…
The dryer heater (on combo units) is overheating. This is usually caused by a blocked air duct or a bad…
The water is getting too hot, or the sensor thinks it is. This is often a relay on the main…
Heating circuit failure
Water inlet failure; valves not opening, clogged screens, or pressure sensor issue
Door not closed or locked properly
Leak detection sensor activated - moisture detected in base pan
Overflow condition detected by leak sensor system - tub overfilled
Alternative leak detection code on specific Samsung models (WF350 series)
Door lock timeout; lock fails to engage within 60 seconds
No drain - water not evacuating within 15 minutes
No fill - water not entering drum within 40 minutes
Hot/cold water supply hoses reversed
Water overflow — tub level too high
Overflow error - excessive water detected in tub beyond maximum level
Water overflow detected during the fill cycle. The cold water inlet valve may be mechanically stuck open, forcing water into…
Water overflow detected during the wash cycle. The hot water valve may be stuck, or the machine is siphoning water…
Water overflow — tub level too high
Pause error; cycle interrupted unexpectedly (door opened mid-cycle)
Pressure switch error; water level sensor malfunction
Clutch hall sensor error
Power failure during cycle operation - informational code after outage
Auto dispenser empty (softener)
Rare code: Steam generator error (steam-capable models)
The washer detects too many suds. This happens when you use non-HE detergent or too much soap. The cycle pauses…
Detergent drawer not fully closed
Alternative drain error code on specific Samsung models (WF45T series)
System fault sub-classification
System relay error
Excess suds detected - non-HE detergent or overdosing causing foam buildup
Excessive suds detected
Temperature control error; heater not reaching target temp
The temperature sensor (thermistor) is broken or disconnected. The machine has stopped heating because it cannot read the water temperature.…
Heating element thermistor fault (models with water heater)
Inlet water thermistor fault (cold water monitoring sensor)
Thermistor signal out of range - PCB interpretation error or reference voltage fault
Unbalanced load — washer cannot spin
Alternative display format for unbalanced load error on specific models
Rare code: Unbalanced during spin with suspension fault detected
Unstable current/voltage supply detected during operation - fluctuation >15%
Unbalanced load detected during spin cycle
Unbalanced load — retry in progress
Samsung
Flash code: 1 flash = Door switch error (non-display models)
Flash code: 10 flashes = Control board processor fault (non-display models)
Door error (FlexDry models)
Door error (FlexDry models)
Temperature sensor fault (FlexDry models)
Temperature sensor fault (FlexDry models)
Flash code: 2 flashes = Exhaust thermistor error (non-display models)
Abnormal voltage / Over voltage error
Flash code: 3 flashes = Heater circuit fault (non-display models)
Motor error / Inverter motor check
Drive motor failure
Drive motor failure
Flash code: 4 flashes = Communication error between boards (non-display models)
Flash code: 5 flashes = Blower fan motor fault (non-display models)
Drain tank overflow / Drainage problem
Flash code: 6 flashes = Control panel button error (non-display models)
Button stuck on control panel
Button stuck on control panel
Flash code: 7 flashes = Power supply fault (non-display models); voltage instability or outage
Flash code: 8 flashes = Moisture sensor fault (non-display models)
Flash code: 9 flashes = EEPROM/memory error (non-display models)
Abnormal voltage supply / Over voltage error
Communication error between main board and Wi-Fi board
Communication error / Invalid communication
Communication error
Communication error between main and inverter PBA
Button stuck on control panel
Control panel button error; stuck key, shorted keypad, or ribbon cable fault
Button stuck on control panel
Laundry detected in drum during vent blockage test
Vent is approximately 80% clogged
Vent is approximately 80% clogged
Vent is over 90% clogged
Communication failure between main control board and user interface/display board
Communication sub-code CE1: Main control board to motor control communication failure
Communication sub-code CE2: Main control board to display board communication failure
Vent is clogged
Child Lock activated
Vent is clogged (100%)
Door error
Door switch malfunction; switch stuck open, misaligned, or wiring fault preventing cycle start
Door circuit failure
Exhaust thermistor circuit fault (older models); sensor open/shorted or wiring failure
Inlet thermistor circuit fault (older models); sensor malfunction affecting intake air temperature monitoring
Heater circuit fault (older models); identical failure mode to HE/hE codes
Door switch fault (older models); identical failure mode to DE code
Communication error (older models); identical failure mode to CE code
Moisture sensor fault; sensor bars dirty, damaged, or circuit malfunction affecting auto-dry function
Control board memory error; EEPROM corruption or processor fault (older models)
Overheating error (older models); identical failure mode to OE code
EEPROM error; corrupted memory or communication fault with control board (older models)
Invalid power source frequency
Blower fan motor failure; seized bearings, winding fault, or airflow obstruction
Blower fan sub-code FE1: Primary blower motor fault (dual-fan systems)
Blower fan sub-code FE2: Secondary blower motor fault (dual-fan systems)
Heater current fault; abnormal current draw during heating cycle indicating short circuit or element failure
Heater sub-code HC1: Open circuit in heating element preventing current flow
Heater sub-code HC2: Short circuit in thermistor causing incorrect temperature readings
Overheating error
Alternate representation of heater circuit fault; identical failure mode to HE code
Heater sub-code HE1: Primary heater assembly fault (dual-heater systems)
Heater sub-code HE2: Secondary heater assembly fault (dual-heater systems)
Lint filter problem / Check filter
Excessive dry time
Overheating error; exhaust temperature exceeds safety limit due to restricted airflow or sensor fault
Power failure detected during cycle; voltage drop, outage, or unstable household power
Steam system fault; condenser blockage, generator failure, or water supply issue (steam-capable models only)
Temperature control error; heater not reaching target temperature due to sensor fault or element weakness
Alternate representation of exhaust thermistor fault; identical failure mode to tE code
Thermistor sub-code tE1: Exhaust thermistor fault (dual-sensor systems)
Thermistor sub-code tE2: Inlet thermistor fault (dual-sensor systems)
Temperature sensor fault
Samsung
Flash code 1: Freezer temperature sensor fault (non-display models); identical failure mode to 1E code
Flash code 10: Power supply circuit fault (non-display models); identical failure mode to 99E code
Flex room defrost sensor error - alias of 11E
Flex room / Cool Select Zone defrost sensor error
Humidity sensor error - alias of 13E
Humidity sensor error
Ice maker sensor error - alias of 14E
Ice maker assembly fault; motor failure, sensor malfunction, or mechanical jam in ice production system
Ice room temperature sensor fault; sensor monitoring dedicated ice storage compartment malfunctioning
Freezer compartment sensor error - alias of 1E
Freezer temperature sensor fault; thermistor open circuit, shorted, or out of operational range
Flash code 2: Refrigerator temperature sensor fault (non-display models); identical failure mode to 2E code
Freezer evaporator fan error - alias of 21E
Freezer evaporator fan motor failure; motor seized, winding fault, or blade obstruction preventing air circulation
Refrigerator evaporator fan error - alias of 22E
Refrigerator evaporator fan motor failure; motor fault preventing air circulation in fresh food compartment
Condenser fan error - alias of 23E
Freezer defrost system failure; heater open circuit, thermostat fault, or control board issue preventing defrost cycle
Freezer defrost function error - alias of 24E
Refrigerator defrost system failure; heater or thermostat fault in fresh food evaporator defrost circuit
Fridge defrost function error - alias of 25E
Condenser fan motor failure; motor seized or electrical fault preventing heat dissipation from condenser coils
Ice maker function error - alias of 26E
Ice maker (cubed) function error - ice tray has not returned to level after harvest; displayed after 3 failed attempts
Flex Zone defrost system error - alias of 29E
Flex Zone defrost system error
Refrigerator compartment sensor error - alias of 2E
Freezer temperature sensor fault; thermistor open circuit, shorted, or out of operational range
Flash code 3: Freezer evaporator fan motor fault (non-display models); identical failure mode to 21E code
Flex Zone / CV-Fan motor error - alias of 31E
Flex Zone / CV-Fan motor error
Ice pipe heater error - alias of 33E
Ice pipe heater fault; heater element open circuit or wiring failure preventing ice chute from freezing shut
Ice maker communication error; alternate code variant indicating same ice maker system fault as 39E
Ice maker function error; communication failure between ice maker assembly and main control board
Refrigerator defrost sensor error - alias of 3E
Refrigerator defrost sensor error - wire cut, short circuit, contact failure, or missing sensor
Flash code 4: Refrigerator evaporator fan motor fault (non-display models); identical failure mode to 22E code
Ice room fan error - alias of 40E
Ice room fan error - fan motor not connected or stopped; feedback line open
Family Hub software/system error - blue interior lights flashing
Family Hub update issue - software update glitch on 3-Door French Door Family Hub models
Communication error or ice maker function error - sources conflict on meaning
Family Hub software/system error - blue interior lights flashing
Freezer defrost sensor error - alias of 4E
Freezer defrost sensor fault; sensor monitoring evaporator temperature during defrost cycle malfunctioning
Flash code 5: Freezer defrost system fault (non-display models); identical failure mode to 23E code
Refrigerator defrost sensor fault; sensor monitoring fresh food evaporator temperature during defrost cycle malfunctioning
Flash code 6: Condenser fan motor fault (non-display models); identical failure mode to 25E code
Ambient temperature sensor error - alias of 6E
Ambient temperature sensor fault; sensor monitoring room temperature for compressor control malfunctioning
Flash code 7: Power supply fault (non-display models); voltage instability or temporary outage
AutoFill infuser overflow detected - water detected in AutoFill compartment
AutoFill infuser overflow detected - alias of 76C
Pantry / Flex Crisper room sensor error
Flash code 8: Ice maker assembly fault (non-display models); identical failure mode to 14E code
Compressor abnormal current detection; excessive current draw indicating mechanical failure or electrical fault
Compressor locked - motor locked error
Compressor under voltage error; insufficient voltage supply causing compressor protection shutdown
Inverter compressor fault; variable speed drive failure or communication error with main control board
Communication fault - power disrupted during bootup; refrigerator did not boot properly
Communication error between main control board and display/interface board
Display board fault; LCD panel failure, button matrix error, or communication loss with main board
Ice maker temperature sensor fault; sensor in freezer ice maker compartment malfunctioning
Flash code 9: EEPROM/memory error (non-display models); identical failure mode to 98E code
Water filter sensor fault; sensor detecting filter presence/status malfunctioning
Water inlet valve fault; solenoid coil failure or mechanical valve malfunction preventing water flow
Water dispenser motor fault; pump failure preventing water delivery through dispenser
Water tank heater fault; heater element open circuit or thermostat failure in water reservoir
Door switch fault; reed switch or mechanical switch malfunction detecting door open/closed status
Freezer fan speed sensor fault; tachometer or hall sensor malfunction monitoring evaporator fan RPM
Refrigerator fan speed sensor fault; tachometer sensor malfunction monitoring fresh food evaporator fan RPM
Defrost timer/control fault; electronic defrost control board malfunction managing defrost cycles
EEPROM memory error; corrupted firmware or processor fault on main control board
Power supply fault; voltage regulator failure or unstable input power detection on main board
Self-diagnostic mode after power outage or initial plug-in - normal startup behavior
Ice bucket not properly installed or missing - ice maker will not operate
Cooling Off Mode (Demo Mode) - display variant of OF OF
Manual operation mode 2 (diagnostic test mode sequence step 2)
Cooling Off Mode (Demo Mode) - display variant
Communication error between main control panel and touch panel - variant of PC ER
Samsung
Flash code 1: Water inlet failure; insufficient water flow detected (non-display models)
Flash code 10: Control board processor fault; hardware failure requiring board replacement (non-display models)
Filter clogged / Load or detergent issue
Inlet water temperature sensor fault; thermistor open, shorted, or out of operational range
Flash code 2: Drain system failure; pump obstruction or motor fault (non-display models)
Flash code 3: Door switch malfunction; switch stuck open or wiring fault (non-display models)
Water supply error; insufficient water pressure or flow during fill cycle
Water leakage detected; moisture sensor activated under tub assembly
Flash code 4: Temperature sensor fault; thermistor open/shorted (non-display models)
Water inlet restriction; clogged filter screen at inlet valve
Water inlet valve failure; solenoid coil open/shorted or mechanical valve fault
Flash code 5: Wash motor fault; seized bearings or electrical failure (non-display models)
Drain filter clogged; debris blocking coarse filter assembly
Drain pump failure; seized impeller, motor fault, or electrical open circuit
Flash code 6: Control panel error; stuck button or ribbon cable fault (non-display models)
Turbidity sensor dirty; optical window obscured by grease or mineral deposits
Turbidity sensor fault; internal sensor failure or wiring harness damage
Flash code 7: Power supply fault; voltage instability or temporary outage (non-display models)
Communication error between main control board and display interface board
Flash code 8: Turbidity sensor fault; dirty window or internal sensor failure (non-display models)
EEPROM memory error; corrupted firmware or processor fault on main control board
Flash code 9: EEPROM/memory error; corrupted firmware or processor fault (non-display models)
Heater relay fault; relay stuck open/closed or control board circuit failure
Alternate leakage error; moisture sensor activated (regional variant of 3E)
Access Point mode for mobile/Wi-Fi connection
Control panel button error; stuck key, shorted membrane, or ribbon cable fault
Communication error between main control board and wash motor assembly
Door switch malfunction; switch stuck open, misaligned, or wiring fault
Wash motor failure; seized bearings, winding fault, or hall sensor malfunction
Heating temperature sensor fault; thermistor open/shorted or out of range during heat cycle
Turbidity sensor circuit fault; wiring harness damage or sensor communication failure
Communication error between main board and auxiliary components (alternate CE variant)
Overflow condition; water level exceeds safety limit due to valve leak or sensor fault
Heating element fault; open circuit, shorted element, or thermal fuse activation
Ventilation fan fault; fan motor failure or blocked air duct (models with fan drying)
Water level sensor fault; pressure switch malfunction or air hose blockage
Heater current fault; abnormal current draw indicating short circuit or element failure
Heater circuit fault; open element, short circuit, or overheating condition
Water inlet error; insufficient water flow detected during fill cycle
Low current error; insufficient power to heater circuit indicating relay or board fault
Wash motor locked; rotor stalled due to bearing failure, foreign object, or hall sensor fault
Overflow error; water level exceeds safety limit due to drain failure or sensor fault
Steam generator fault; scale buildup, element failure, or water supply issue (steam models only)
General sensor error; ambiguous fault involving turbidity, temperature, or level sensors
Temperature sensor fault; thermistor open/shorted or out of operational range
Communication fault; data transmission error between control boards or sensors