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Samsung Error Codes: Meanings & Safe Checks
Match the equipment family and displayed code before following any check.
Samsung dishwasher 1E means Waterwall models: water is not making it through the filter (clogged fine filter).
Samsung dishwasher 3C means The pump has failed. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher 3E means The water supply is too hot. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher 4C means The dishwasher is not getting water at the pressure or temperature it needs.
Samsung dishwasher 5C means The dishwasher cannot drain. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher 7E means The Waterwall reflector is not able to move correctly.
Samsung dishwasher 9E means There is not enough water in the dishwasher. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher AP means The dishwasher is in Access Point Mode to assist with connecting to a mobile device.
Samsung dishwasher bE means The panel detects a stuck button. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher CE means The control panel is unable to communicate with the rest of the dishwasher.
Samsung dishwasher HC means The temperature inside the dishwasher is too hot. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher HE means The temperature inside the dishwasher is being detected incorrectly.
Samsung dishwasher LC means The dishwasher's leak sensor detects moisture. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher OC means There is more water in the dishwasher than there should be (over-level water).
Samsung dishwasher PC means The Zone Wash function is not operating correctly. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher PE means The Half Load function is not performing correctly. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dishwasher tE means The temperature inside the dishwasher is being detected incorrectly (temperature sensor error).
Samsung dryer 9C1 means Voltage error: something is abnormal with the voltage supplied to the dryer.
Samsung dryer AC means Communication error: the dryer's internal components cannot communicate with each other.
Samsung dryer bE means Jammed button error: a button on the panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed.
Samsung dryer CL means Child Lock prevents children from accidentally opening or controlling the dryer by disabling the control panel buttons; on some…
Samsung dryer Clg means Vent Blockage test results: Clg/Cg = vent clogged; C80/C8 = about 80% clogged; C90/C9 = over 90% clogged; C1/CL1 = laundry detected…
Samsung dryer dC means Door-related errors: issues with the door, its latch, and the sensors that detect whether they are secured correctly (door won't stay…
Samsung dryer dn means A firmware download is in progress; the dryer restarts itself when the software is installed.
Samsung dryer FC means Frequency error: invalid power source frequency. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung dryer HC means Heating error: the dryer is getting too hot (or, in some cases, the heater is not hot enough, which can be caused by low voltage on…
Samsung dryer tS means Temperature errors: an issue with the temperature or the sensors that measure it.
Samsung refrigerator 21E means Freezer fan error: the electronics are not sensing rotational feedback from the fan when it should be turning (usually the…
Samsung refrigerator 22E means Fridge fan error; can be caused by running the refrigerator with the door left open too long.
Samsung refrigerator 41 means Family Hub reboot indicator. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung refrigerator 41C means Applies only to 3-Door French Door Family Hub models (software/update related).
Samsung refrigerator 76C means Water is detected in the Autofill compartment. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung refrigerator 85C means Family Hub error triggered by low voltage on the power source (could be caused by a brief power outage); it is harmless.
Samsung refrigerator 88 88 means Voltage or power errors: 83E compressor abnormal current detection; 85E compressor under-voltage (brown-out); 86E…
Samsung refrigerator AP means The refrigerator is acting as an access point so it can be set up for Wi-Fi features such as SmartThings; usually triggered by…
Samsung washer 1E means Water level or leakage error: moisture is detected somewhere it doesn't belong, or there is an issue with the sensor itself.
Samsung washer code 4C indicates that water is not being supplied correctly. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung washer 4C2 means Hot/cold error: the water from the cold water supply is extremely hot, usually because the supply hoses are swapped.
Samsung washer 9C1 means Voltage error: irregularity in the electrical current supplied to the washer.
Samsung washer Cb means Calibration mode: recalibrates weight detection (used to adjust water amount per cycle); normally performed at the end of…
Samsung washer CL means On newer models, CL displays when Child Lock mode has drained water from the tub (when Child Lock is on, the tub water level is…
Samsung washer ddC means Add Door error: the Add Door is not detected as closed and locked.
Samsung washer dn means The washer is downloading an update; controls (including the dial) do not respond during the update (~15 minutes).
Samsung washer dS means Door error: the door is not detected as closed and locked.
Samsung washer E2 means Jammed button error: a button on the panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed.
Samsung washer nd means No drain error: water is not draining from the washer at the correct speed (or at all).
Samsung washer OE means Overflow error: there is too much water in the washer. See the verified model scope, safe checks, and official source.
Samsung washer SDC means Detergent drawer error: the detergent drawer is not completely closed (it clicks when fully closed).
Samsung washer SUd means Excessive suds error: the washer detected over-sudsing and stops briefly to let suds dissipate; the cycle then continues…