Samsung Washer & Dryer Error Codes
If your Samsung washer is flashing a strange error code, you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck. Whether it’s a front loader, top loader, FlexWash, or one of the older WA or WF models, these machines are built to alert you when something’s off. But those cryptic combinations of letters and numbers can be confusing. That’s why we’ve broken down the most common Samsung washer error codes by model, so you know exactly what each one means and what might be causing the issue. Whether it’s a drain problem, water fill issue, or something with the door lock or motor, this guide will help you make sense of it quickly.
Standard Samsung Washer (Front / Top Load)
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ND 5E / 5C | Error with Drain System. Water level not below water level sensor reset point (15 to 30 minutes after draining starts). |
| NF 4E / 4C | Error with Water Filling System. Filling time is over 15 minutes or there is no change to water level 3 to 5 minutes after the water supply starts. |
| NF1 4E2 / 4C2 | Water temperature was not normal at the initial time of water supply. Error with the water hose connection, thermistor, or PCB. |
| LE1 1E / 1C | Error with Water Level Sensor. The sensor is out of range or there is a loose wire connection on the pressure switch or PCB terminal. When it happens, the drain pump will be turned on automatically and stay on regardless of operating condition. |
| LE / LC / LC1 | Error with Water Leaking. Water level below water level sensor signal reset point for 5 seconds or longer during Rinse Cycle. When it happens, the drain pump will be turned on automatically and stay on regardless of operating condition. |
| OE / OC | Error with OverFill. The water level is at or above the overflow level. When it happens, water will be automatically drained until the water falls below the overflow level. |
| dE / dC | The door is detected open while trying to be locked. |
| FL / dE1 / dC1 | Error with Door Lock. The door fails to lock after 3 – 7 attempts. |
| LO | Error with Door Lock. The door fails to lock after 3 attempts. |
| dL | Error with Door Lock. The door opens while the motor is operating. |
| dS | Error with Door Lock. The door opens while trying to be locked. |
| ddC | Error with Add Door open/close switch on main PCB. |
| dC3 | Error with Add Door lock switch on main PCB. The terminal or wire connection is broken. |
| dc / UE / Ub / Ur | Error with Load Balance or Hall Switch. The drum was not balanced and the cabinet bump was detected during the final spin. Extremely unbalanced load or Hall Sensor error which prevents the drum from spinning faster than 140 – 400 RPM. |
| bE | Error with Hall Sensor. Hall Sensor signals are received while the motor is not operating. |
| 3E* / 3C* | The motor won’t turn, and no feedback signal from the motor is detected. |
| E3 | No feedback from Hall Sensor to MICOM. Motor Locked, defective Hall Sensor or PCB. |
| 2E / 9E* / 9C* | Voltage for the motor is higher or lower than the specified limit. Error with Power Supply or PCB Power Control Bus. |
| E2 / bC2 | The button is Jammed. Any button is held for over 12 seconds or jammed. |
| 7E | Error with Silver Care System. Silver Care Kit is running out, Silver Care PCB defective, main PCB defective or wire connection error. |
| 8E | Error with Vibration Sensor. Error with Motor Assy (For WF203 / BFW36 only). |
| 8E / 8C | Error with MEMS Sensor. Abnormal output (Over 4.5V or under 0.5V) from the sensor is maintained for 5 seconds or longer. |
| 8E1 / 8C1 | Error with Front MEMS Sensor. Abnormal output (Over 4.5V or under 0.5V) from the sensor is maintained for 5 seconds or longer. |
| 8E2 / 8C2 | Error with Rear MEMS Sensor. Abnormal output (Over 4.5V or under 0.5V) from the sensor is maintained for 5 seconds or longer. |
| HE / HC / HC* | Error with Heater. Abnormal water temperature. The heater is open or shorted. |
| tE / tC / tE1 / tC1 | Error with Thermistor or PBA. No feedback from the Thermistor to PCB for 5 seconds or longer. |
| tE4 / tC4 | The temperature of the Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) of the PCB is abnormal or the Thermistor of the PCB is defective. |
| Hr | No Heater Relay operation when there should be. PCB relay error or abnormal Thermistor. |
| Sr | No System Relay operation when there should be. PCB relay error. |
| – | Error with PCB. EEPROM Fault. |
| AE / AC | Error with Communication between Main PCB and Sub PCB. Wire connectors loose, Main or Sub PCB defective. |
| AC2 | The diagnosis of the I/O Board communication check. |
| AE3 / AC3 | Error with Communication between DR Modem and Main PCB. Wire connectors loose, Main PCB or DR Modem defective. |
| AE4 / AC4 | Error with Communication between WIFI PCB and Main PCB. Wire connectors loose, Main PCB or WIFI PCB defective. |
| AE5 / AC5 | Error with Communication between LCD and Main PCB. Wire connectors loose, Main PCB or LCD PCB defective. |
| AE6 / AC6 | Error with Communication between Main PCB and PCB Inverter. Wire connectors lose, Main PCB or PCB Inverter defective. |
| SF / SF1/2/3 | Error with System, replace Main PCB. |
| PE / PC | Error with Clutch Motor. No clutch position ready signal feedback to PCB 15 seconds after the clutch motor starts. |
| PE1 / PC1 | Error with Clutch Motor Hall Sensor. The Clutch Hall Sensor signal is abnormal after the clutch position is detected. |
| PF | Power Failure during the Wash or Rinse Operation. |
| SUdS / Sd | Soap Foam (Suds) is detected during the Wash or Rinse Operation. Too much detergent is used. |
Flex Washer WV60M9900*
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 5C / 5C | Error with Drain System. The water level is not below the water level sensor reset point (15 to 30 minutes after draining starts). 1. Drain Pump or Hose blocked. 2. Connection loss on the pump or PCB terminal. 3. Defective Drain pump or Main PCB. |
| 1 4C / 4C | Error with Water Filling System. Filling time is over 15 minutes or there is no change to water level 3 to 5 minutes after the water supply starts. |
| 1 1C / 1C | Error with Water Level Sensor. The sensor is out of range or there is a loose wire connection on the pressure switch or PCB terminal. |
| 1 LC / LC | Error with Water Leaking. Water level below water level sensor signal reset point for 5 seconds or longer during Rinse Cycle. |
| 1 OC / OC | Error with OverFill. The water level is at or above the overflow level. |
| 1 dC / dC | The door is detected open while trying to be locked. |
| 1 FL / dC1 | Error with Door Lock. The door fails to lock after 3 – 7 attempts. |
| 1 LO | Error with Door Lock. The door fails to lock after 3 attempts. |
| 1 dL | Error with Door Lock. The door opens while the motor is operating. |
| 1 dS | Error with Door Lock. The door opens while trying to be locked. |
| 1 ddC | Error with Add Door open/close switch on main PCB. |
| 1 dC3 | Error with Add Door lock switch on main PCB. The terminal or wire connection is broken. |
| 1 Ub | Error with Load Balance or Hall Switch. The drum is not balanced and the cabinet bump was detected during the final spin. Extremely unbalanced load or Hall Sensor error which prevents the drum from spinning faster than 140 – 400 RPM. |
| 1 bE | Error with Hall Sensor. |
| 1 3C* | The motor won’t turn, and no feedback signal from the motor is detected. |
| 1 9C* | Voltage for the motor is higher or lower than the specified limit. Abnormal power supply or PCB power control bus error. |
| 1 bC2 | The button is Jammed. Any button is held for over 30 seconds or jammed. |
| 1 SUd | Soap Foam (Suds) is detected during the Wash or Rinse Operation. Too much detergent is used. |
| 1 AC | Error with Communication between Main PCB and Sub PCB, Loose wire connectors, Defective Main or Sub PCB. |
| 1 AC3 | Error with Communication between Main PCB and DR Modem, Loose wire connectors, Defective Main PCB or DR Modem. |
| 1 AC4 | Error with Communication between Main PCB and WIFI PCB, Loose wire connectors, Defective Main or WIFI PCB. |
| 1 AC5 | Error with Communication between Main PCB and LCD, Loose wire connectors, Defective Main PCB or LCD. |
| 1 AC6 | Error with Communication between Main PCB and PCB Inverter, Loose wire connectors, Defective Main PCB or PCB Inverter. |
| 1 SF* | Error with System. Defective Main PCB. |
Error Codes for WF-J1254 & WF-B1254
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5E | Error with Drain System. The water level is not below the water level sensor reset point (10 minutes after draining starts). |
| 4E | Error with Water Filling System. Filling time is over 10 minutes or there is no change to water level 2 minutes after the water supply starts. |
| IE | Error with Water Level Sensor. The sensor is out of range or there is a loose wire connection on the pressure switch or PCB terminal. When it happens, the drain pump will be turned on automatically and stay on regardless of operating condition. |
| OE | Error with OverFill. The water level is at or above the overflow level. When it happens, water will be automatically drained until the water falls below the overflow level. |
| CE | Water temperature was not normal at the initial time of water supply. Error with the water hose connection, thermistor, or PCB. |
| dE | Error with Door Lock. |
| LE | Error with Water Leaking. Water level below water level sensor signal reset point for more than 4 times during Rinse Cycle. When it happens, the drain pump will be turned on automatically and stay on regardless of operating condition. |
| 3E | Error with Motor Tacho. Signals are less than 2 per 2 seconds. |
| bE | Error with Motor TRIAC. Signals are less than 300 per 1 second. |
| tE | Error with Thermistor. 0.2V and below or 4.5V and above is maintained for more than 3 seconds. |
| UE | Error with Load Balance or Hall Switch. Extremely unbalanced load or Hall Sensor error. |
Error Codes for P801, P1001 & B1113
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| E1 | Error with Water Filling System. Filling time is over 10 minutes or no change to water level 2 minutes after the water supply starts. |
| E2 | Error with Drain System. The water level is not below the water level sensor reset point (10 minutes after draining starts). |
| E3 | Error with OverFill. The water level is at or above the overflow level. When it happens, water will be automatically drained until the water falls below the overflow level. |
| E4 | Error with Load Balance or Hall Switch. Extremely unbalanced load or Hall Sensor error. |
| E5 | Error with Heater. Abnormal water temperature. Changes more than 7°C in 1 minute or less than 2°C in 10 minutes. |
| E7 | Error with Water Level Sensor. The sensor is out of range or there is a loose wire connection on the pressure switch or PCB terminal. When it happens, the drain pump will be turned on automatically and stay on regardless of operating condition. |
| E8 | Error with Thermistor or PCB. Water temperature was not normal at the initial time of water supply. |
| E9 | Error with Water Leaking. Water level below water level sensor signal reset point for more than 4 times during Rinse Cycle. When it happens, the drain pump will be turned on automatically and stay on regardless of operating condition. |
| Ea | Error with Motor Tacho. Signals are less than 2 per 2 seconds. |
| Eb | Error with Motor TRIAC. Signals are less than 300 per 1 second. |
| Ec | Error with Thermistor. 0.2V and below or 4.5V and above is maintained for more than 3 seconds. |
| Ed | Error with Door Lock. |
Samsung Appliance Error Codes: Dryer
Standard Dryer
| Error Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tE / tC / tC2 | Error with Thermistor. Abnormal resistance. 10KΩ at room temperature. |
| tS | Error with Thermistor. Resistance too low or short circuit. 10KΩ at room temperature. |
| tO | Error with Thermistor. Resistance too high or open circuit. 10KΩ at room temperature. |
| dO / dE / dC | The door is open. Close the door and restart. |
| dF | Error with Door Circuit. Defective Door Switch, Wire Terminals, or PCB. |
| hE / hC | Error with Heater. Abnormal heating temperature. Defective Vent or Thermistor Resistance. |
| bE / bE2 / bC2 | The button is Jammed. Any button is held for over 75 seconds or jammed. |
| od | Over Dried. The drying time is longer than 240 minutes. Defective Moisture Sensor Bars or PCB. |
| Et / EEE | Error with EEprom. Defective EEprom communication or PCB. |
| tE3 / tE5 / tC5 | Error with Ventilation. The Lint Screen is Clogged, the Vent is Blocked, or abnormal Thermistor Resistance. |
| 2E / 9E1 / 9C1 | Error with Power Supply. Voltage is too high, too low, or defective PCB. |
| FE / FC | Error with Power Frequency. |
| AE / AC | Error with Communication. Defective Main PCB or Wire Harness. |
| AE3 | Error with Communication. Defective Main PCB or DR Modem. |
| AE4 | Error with Communication. Defective Main PCB or WIFI PCB. |
| AE5 | Error with Communication. Defective Main PCB or LCD PCB. |
Need Professional Help?
Samsung washers are smart, but when something goes wrong, they speak a language of error codes. Now that you’ve got a clear breakdown of what each code means, across multiple models, you can troubleshoot faster and know when it’s time to reset, clean a filter, check a connection, or call for professional help. If you’re still unsure or the issue keeps coming back, don’t wait. Reach out to a qualified technician who knows Samsung machines inside and out.
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Reference: Samsung Appliance Error Codes