Browse 36 Samsung washing machine error-code guides with exact meanings, display variants, safe first checks, model warnings, and official support references.
Codes covered: 1C / 1E, 2E, 3C / 3E, 4C / 4E, 4C2, 5C / 5E, SUd / 5UD / Sd / 5d / SUdS / 5Ud5, 8C / 8E, 9C1, 9C2, A0, AC / AE, AC6, bC / bE, dC / dE, dC1, dC3, ddC, E2, FL, HC / HE, HC2, Hot, Hr, LC / LE, LC1, LO, nd, nF, OC / OE, PC, PC1, SF, tC / tE, UC, UE / Ub.
Samsung can reuse similar displays across product families. The exact washing machine manual is the deciding source when a code differs by market or production year.
Select the characters exactly as shown. Each guide separates safe user checks from model-specific service work.
The 1C / 1E display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the water-level sensor signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The 2E display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the main control detected an internal fault. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The 3C / 3E display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the motor or motor feedback is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The 4C / 4E display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that water is not entering correctly. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The 4C2 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the supplied water temperature is too high. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The 5C / 5E display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the washer cannot drain in time. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
Samsung 5d is a display variant of Sd or SUd on supported washers and means excessive suds were detected. The washer normally pauses and extends rinsing so the foam can dissipate, then continues automatically.
The 8C / 8E display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the vibration sensor signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The 9C1 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the incoming voltage is too high. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The 9C2 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the incoming voltage is too low. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The A0 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the washer is in a test-related mode. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The AC / AE display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the control boards are not communicating. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The AC6 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that communication with the inverter is interrupted. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The bC / bE display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that a control-panel button appears stuck. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The dC / dE display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the door is open or not locking. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The dC1 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the main door lock signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The dC3 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the AddWash door is not detected as closed. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The ddC display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the AddWash door was opened without pausing. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E2 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that a control-panel key is stuck. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The FL display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the door failed to lock. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The HC / HE display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the water-heating system is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The HC2 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the drying heater temperature is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The Hot display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the drum is still too hot to unlock safely. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The Hr display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the heater relay is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The LC / LE display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that a leak or unexpected water-level drop was detected. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The LC1 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that water was detected in the washer base. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The LO display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the door failed to unlock. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The nd display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the washer did not drain. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The nF display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the washer did not fill with water. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The OC / OE display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the washer detected an overfill. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The PC display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the clutch or position signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The PC1 display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the clutch position cannot be confirmed. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The SF display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the main control board reported an error. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The tC / tE display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the temperature sensor signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The UC display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the power supply voltage is unstable. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The UE / Ub display on many Samsung washing machines indicates that the load is unbalanced for spinning. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
A letter can resemble a number on a segmented display, and spaces or separators can change the diagnosis. Photograph the display before clearing it, note when it appears, and compare the complete model identifier with official Samsung support.
Troublio groups codes by both brand and device so a meaning from a dryer, dishwasher, washer, or printer is not applied to the wrong product. Every linked guide includes likely causes, checks in order, stop conditions, model warnings, and available official references.