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Samsung Washer Error Codes

All Samsung washer error codes with step-by-step troubleshooting, multimeter specs, and OEM part numbers.

55 error codes

CodeMeaning
3CThe 3C error code on a Samsung washing machine indicates a motor malfunction, specifically a failure in the motor drive circuit or a lack of communication between the main control board and the motor hall sensor.
highintermediate
3C2The brushless motor stalled and stopped rotating during agitation or spin, with the motor drive detecting a locked or stopped rotor condition.
highadvanced
3EThe motor control circuit detected a rotor lock condition or current overload, meaning the brushless DC motor could not rotate or was drawing excessive current.
highadvanced
4CThe washer opened the inlet valve and waited 60 seconds for the water level sensor to register rising pressure. It didn't. So the machine flagged a supply problem and stopped the cycle before it could damage the pump running dry.
moderatebeginner
4C2The control board is reading water temps at the inlet and saying 'this is way too hot for what you asked me to do.' The thermistor sends a voltage signal that translates to a temperature reading, and when that reading blows past the threshold for your selected cycle, it cuts the fill and throws the code.
moderatebeginner
4EThe top-load washer started a fill cycle but the water level sensor detected no flow after the allotted fill time, indicating a water supply problem.
moderatebeginner
4EThe washer sent power to the inlet valve to start filling, but the pressure sensor didn't register any change in the tub's water level within the programmed time window. Basically, the machine opened the valve, waited for water, got nothing or not enough, and shut itself down to prevent damage.
moderatebeginner
5CThe washer's drain cycle ran but the water level sensor did not detect sufficient pressure drop, indicating a blockage or pump failure.
moderatebeginner
5EThe 5E code, which shows up as SE on some displays because the font makes a 5 look like an S, fires when the pump runs but the pressure switch doesn't detect the water level dropping. Basically the machine tried to drain, couldn't do it fast enough, and shut everything down.
highintermediate
5dThe control board detected an over-sudsing condition, basically too many air bubbles in the water for the pump to work through. That foam creates back-pressure that stops the drum from reaching full spin speed and blocks proper draining.
lowbeginner
8CThe MEMS (microelectromechanical) vibration sensor circuit failed or reported an out-of-range reading, preventing the spin cycle from operating at full speed.
moderateadvanced
8EThe motor drive circuit detected an abnormal frequency reading from the vibration or motor speed sensor, preventing normal spin operation.
highadvanced
9C2The main control board detected incoming supply voltage dropped below 108V AC, so the motor drive circuit shut itself down to avoid damaging the brushless motor windings and inverter components.
highadvanced
9C8The inverter motor detected an abnormal power supply frequency. The machine expects 60 Hz AC power but the measured frequency is outside the acceptable range.
highadvanced
AC6The main control board lost communication with the inverter (motor drive) board, causing the wash cycle to stop.
highadvanced
CL / Child LockThe CL code means the control panel's been intentionally frozen by a software flag saved in the board's non-volatile memory. Nothing's broken, nothing failed. Samsung's firmware just recognized a specific button combo and locked all input until it gets the unlock signal.
lowbeginner
DCThe control board measured the drum's rotation and detected too much imbalance. Instead of letting the machine shake at 1000+ RPM with a lopsided load, the safety system cuts the spin and throws DC to protect the bearings and drum assembly from damage.
moderatebeginner
DCDC stands for 'dynamic control' on most Samsung models. The control board monitors motor resistance or a dedicated vibration sensor, and when the drum starts wobbling past a certain threshold during spin, it cuts power to the motor and throws the code to prevent tub damage.
moderatebeginner
DC68-03172B-03DC68-03172B-03 is the part number for the Samsung Washer User Manual. It's not a fault code and it's not measuring anything inside the machine. People find it on a sticker or in their paperwork when something goes wrong and they start searching for answers.
moderateintermediate
DEThe control board detected that the door or lid switch circuit is open when it expects a closed signal. Basically the machine's safety interlock isn't confirming the door is locked, so the control board refuses to start or continue the cycle.
moderatebeginner
DOOR-GASKETThe door gasket, often called the bellows, is the thick rubber seal that creates a watertight barrier between the rotating wash drum and the front cabinet of the machine.
highintermediate
DOOR-WONT-OPENThe control board has detected a condition, either water in the drum, an active spin, or a failed lock signal, that's keeping the door latch physically engaged. The PTC element inside the lock assembly heats up to latch and has to cool down before it can release. If it burns out, it just stays locked.
moderateintermediate
E3The drum could not accelerate to the target spin speed, indicating a jammed drum, worn tub bearing, or motor control fault.
moderateintermediate
FRONT-LOAD-HUBEach code maps to a specific sensor circuit. 4C fires when the water level sensor doesn't detect fill in time. 5C fires when the pressure switch sees standing water after drain time expires. DC fires when the door lock circuit doesn't close. UB fires when the vibration sensor detects dangerous imbalance. LE fires when the leak sensor at the base pan gets wet.
moderatebeginner
HEHE means the control board detected a problem in the heating circuit. Either the water temperature isn't rising fast enough, it shot up too quickly, or the board got an open or short reading from the heater. It's a safety stop, not a death sentence for the machine.
highintermediate
HUBHub page covering all Samsung washer error codes, their causes, and repair steps.
lowbeginner
LEThe pressure switch uses air trapped in a sealed hose to measure water depth in the tub. When that air signal gets interrupted or the switch can't read it, the board throws LE. It basically means your washer's lost track of how much water's inside.
moderateintermediate
LEAKINGA Samsung washer leaking from the bottom, front, or underneath has a failed seal, hose connection, pump gasket, or door boot depending on the model type and leak location.
moderateintermediate
MODEL-LOOKUPThis isn't an error code. It's a lookup guide. Your Samsung washer has a specific model string printed on a sticker somewhere on the machine, and that string unlocks the exact parts diagram you need. Without it you're basically guessing at what fits, and with Samsung that guess is usually wrong.
lowbeginner
MODEL-SAMSUNG-TOPLOAD-LOOKUPThis guide helps you locate your specific Samsung top-load model number to access accurate parts diagrams and ensure component compatibility.
lowbeginner
NDThe washer ran the drain cycle but the water level sensor detected no drop in water level, indicating the drain pump could not remove water from the tub.
moderatebeginner
NFThe washer kicked off a fill cycle but didn't detect water entering the drum fast enough. The board just times out and throws the code. Pretty much always a water supply issue, not an electronics problem.
moderatebeginner
NOISEThe rear tub bearing supports the drum shaft as it spins at up to 1200 RPM during the spin cycle. When the sealed bearing loses lubrication or the race pits from water intrusion through a worn lip seal, friction generates heat and noise. The spider arm, a three-legged aluminum casting bolted to the rear of the inner drum, transfers rotational torque from the motor shaft to the drum and can crack under metal fatigue or from aggressive out-of-balance loads.
moderateintermediate
NOT-DRAININGYour Samsung detected that water didn't drop to the expected level within the drain time window, so there's still water sitting in the drum when there shouldn't be. Could be a physical blockage, could be a dead pump, could be a hose problem. The machine shuts down and throws the 5E or 5C code to prevent overflow.
moderatebeginner
NOT-FILLINGThe 4C code fires when the washer's control board doesn't sense water entering the tub within a set time window during the fill phase. The board monitors a pressure switch. When that switch never trips because water didn't come in, the washer throws 4C and stops the cycle to protect the motor.
moderateintermediate
NOT-SPINNINGThe washer fills, agitates, and drains fine, but won't kick into spin. Either the VRT sensors detected too much drum movement and killed the spin to protect the machine, or the mechanical connection between motor and drum is broken. Both end the same way: soaking wet clothes sitting in a stopped drum.
moderateintermediate
OEThe water level sensor detected the tub filled past the maximum safe level. Could be a stuck-open inlet valve that won't close when told to, or a failed pressure switch that's lying to the control board about how full the tub actually is.
criticalintermediate
RESETThis isn't a traditional error code. It's a guide to all three reset methods Samsung uses across their front-load and top-load washer lineup. Use these to clear fault codes, unstick a frozen control board, and get the machine talking to itself normally again.
lowbeginner
SCThe washer ran its drain cycle but the water level sensor didn't detect the expected drop in water level within the allotted time. Basically the board waited, checked the sensor, said 'nope, still full,' and gave up.
moderatebeginner
SEThe washer could not drain within the expected time during the drain cycle, indicating a blockage, pump failure, or hose routing problem.
moderatebeginner
SMELLSWhen your Samsung washer smells bad, mold, mildew, and bacteria are actively growing somewhere inside the drum, boot seal, or drain system. The machine isn't broken, it's dirty. Biofilm builds up from detergent residue and trapped moisture, especially in front-loaders where the door seal creates deep pockets that stay wet between loads.
moderateintermediate
SPIN-NOISESomething mechanical in the drive system is failing. Usually it's the tub bearings losing their grease seal, or the spider arm cracking, or a foreign object hitting the pump at high RPM. The noise gets worse as spin speed increases because the problem compounds under load.
highadvanced
SUDThe washer detected excessive foam in the drum and paused the cycle to allow suds to dissipate before continuing.
lowbeginner
SUD / 5UDThe SUD or 5UD code means your Samsung washer's sensor detected way too much foam in the drum. The machine pauses the cycle on purpose so the suds can die down before continuing. It's basically the washer saying 'hold on, I can't see through all this soap right now.'
lowbeginner
TEThe NTC thermistor is sending the control board a resistance reading that doesn't match any real temperature, either open circuit, shorted, or a bad connection. The board can't confirm water temp, so it shuts down the heater to prevent overheating.
moderateintermediate
TROUBLESHOOTINGA hands-on troubleshooting guide for the most common mechanical and electronic failures in Samsung front-load and top-load washers, covering everything from drainage clogs to balance errors to door latch failures.
moderatebeginner
TROUBLESHOOTINGGeneral troubleshooting guide for common Samsung washer failures, focusing on drainage, balance, and fill issues typical for the brand.
moderatebeginner
UBThe front-load washer detected uneven load distribution during the spin cycle and paused or reduced spin speed to protect the drum and bearings.
lowbeginner
UEThe drum's weight sensors detected uneven weight distribution during the spin cycle and paused to prevent the tub from banging against the cabinet walls at high RPM. Basically the machine's self-preservation instinct kicking in.
lowbeginner
URThe top-load washer detected an uneven load distribution during spin and cut power to the motor. The balance sensor told the control board the tub was swinging too far off-center, so it dumps in a little water and tries to slowly redistribute the load before the tub starts slamming against the cabinet.
lowbeginner
VIBRATINGWhen a Samsung washer vibrates hard during spin, something in the balance-and-dampen system has broken down. Could be a simple imbalanced load, could be worn shocks or suspension rods, or shipping bolts still in from delivery. Samsung's VRT can smooth out minor imbalances but it can't carry the load when the physical components underneath are worn out.
moderatebeginner
VRT-HUBSamsung's VRT system uses sensors, counterweights, and ball-bearing rings to detect and cancel out drum vibration during spin. When it hits an imbalance it can't correct on its own, it flags one of several codes like UB, DC, 4C, 5C, or LE. Each code points to a different root cause but they all run through the same VRT sensor network.
moderatebeginner
WA45T3200AW-PARTSThe WA45T3200AW parts diagram is basically an exploded X-ray of the whole machine. It shows every component in its actual location, with reference numbers that tie back to Samsung's official part numbers. You use it to figure out exactly what to order and where it goes before you take anything apart.
lowintermediate
WONT-STARTThe washer's control board is getting power but won't kick off a wash cycle. Either a safety interlock like the door latch or lid switch is blocking the start signal, or the board itself isn't sending the run command to the motor. Basically the machine's brain is stuck waiting for a green light that isn't coming.
moderateintermediate
d5The washer's control board isn't detecting a closed and locked signal from the door switch assembly. It won't let the cycle start or continue until it gets that confirmation, which is a basic safety feature built into every modern front-loader.
higheasy