How to Fix Samsung Washer Error PA

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⚠️ Safety Warning: Appliance repair involves electricity, gas, and moving parts. Always disconnect power before working on any appliance.

Error Code: PA Difficulty: Easy

Problem: Pause error; cycle interrupted unexpectedly (door opened mid-cycle)

⚖️ Repair Decision

⚠️ CHECK WARRANTY / AGE

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How to Fix PA Error

Close door firmly until latch clicks.
Press START/PAUSE button to resume.
If unresponsive: Power cycle washer (unplug 2 mins). Restart cycle from beginning.

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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