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Samsung Washer Error Codes

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-SE-Key short error (key held for 10 seconds).0tCooling fan motor sensor short-circuit error (PCB temperature sensor).11EEPROM Fault-the EEPROM memory has a fault.11CWater level sensor error on the upper washer due to damaged/clogged/folded hose, hose…11EWater leak abnormal12ESwitch error (USA designation) equivalent to bE1; Power button pressed continually for…13CMotor driving error on the upper washer13ECommunication abnormal14CWater supply error on the upper washer.14C2Water supply error on the upper washer14ESwitch error (USA designation) equivalent to bE3; main relay short-circuited or terminal…15CDrain error on the upper washer18CMEMS PBA error detected on the upper washer.18C1MEMS PBA error detected on the upper washer.18C2MEMS PBA error detected on the upper washer.19C1Power error on the upper washer19C2Power error on the upper washer1ACCommunication error between sub and main PBAs on the upper washer.1AC4Communication error between WiFi module and main PBA on the upper washer.1AC6Communication error between inverter PBA and main PBA on the upper washer.1AC7Communication error between upper washer main PBA and lower washer main PBA (upper washer…1BC2Switch error (main relay error) on the upper washer1CWater level sensor error caused by damaged/clogged/folded hose, excessive lubricant on…1DCDoor error on the upper washer1DC1Door lock error on the upper washer1DC4Upper washer inner door open error.1EWater level sensor error caused by damaged/punctured hose, clogged hose, folded hose…1LCWater leakage error on the upper washer.1LC1Water leakage error on the upper washer1OCOverflow error on the upper washer1SFSystem error on the upper washer1SUDFoaming detected on the upper washer1TC1Temperature sensor error on the upper washer1TC4Temperature sensor error on the upper washer1UBUnbalance error on the upper washer29Temperature Sensor Error-the washing heater temperature sensor in the tub has an error.2EPower error3CMotor driving check and hall sensor check error caused by disconnected PBA connector…3EMotor driving error3E1Hall Sensor error3E2Motor driving error3E3PBA connector terminal not connected, motor spin net not engaged, motor internal coil…3E4PBA connector terminal not connected, motor spin net not engaged, motor internal coil…4CWater supply error caused by wrongly connected hot/cold water hoses, water temperature…4C2Water supply check occurring if PCB terminal from drain hose to detergent drawer is not…4EWater supply error caused by foreign material in the water supply valve, water supply…4E/4E2Water is not being supplied to the washer.4E1Hot water supply error during drying4E2Water supply error4EdWater supply error during dry cycle where water temperature through the dry valve is…5CDrain error5EDrain error caused by damaged pump motor impeller, wrong voltage supplied, part fault…6EWater Heater Error-Heater is not operating (no operation of HE detected).7EHall sensor error indicating the motor hall sensor is not detecting rotation correctly…8CVibration noise during SPIN cycle with small amount of clothes (e.g., 1 bath towel, 1…8C1Mems PBA check detected8C2Vibration noise during SPIN cycle with small amount of clothes causing unbalance due to…8CA1MEMS PBA wire could be disconnected (external MEMS PBA).8CA2MEMS PBA wire could be disconnected (external MEMS PBA).8CA3Set position may be faulty8CA4MEMS sensor could be faulty.8CB1MEMS PBA wire could be disconnected (external MEMS PBA).8CB2MEMS PBA wire could be disconnected (external MEMS PBA).8CB3Set position may be faulty8CB4MEMS sensor could be faulty.8EOverloading error8E1MEMS sensor error8E2Rear MEMS sensor PBA error9C1Power error due to incorrect operating voltage (under or over voltage), use of plug…9C2Power error due to incorrect operating voltage (under or over voltage), use of plug…9C5Power error-abnormal current detection in standby state (motor not running, occasional).9C6AC power misconnection9C9Ambient temperature overheating of IPM causing power turn off by main relay off…9EOvervoltage or low-voltage error9E1Power error9E1/9E2High/low voltage detected.9E2Power supply undervoltageACCommunication errorAC2Communication check error where signals between the DR Module and main PBAs are not…AC3Communication error between Inverter PBA and main PBAAC4Communication check error between the LCD Module and main PBAs due to communication…AC5Communication check error between the Inverter PBA and main PBA due to communication…AC6Communication check between Inverter PBA and main PBA not sensed due to communication…AC7Communication error between upper washer main PBA and lower washer main PBA.AECommunication errorAE2Communication check between the I/O BoardAE3Communication error between the DR Module and main PBA; signals not sensed due to…AE4Communication error between the WIFI Module and main PBA; signals not sensed due to…AE5Communication error between the LCD Module and main PBA; signals not sensed due to…AE6Communication error between the Inverter PBA and main PBA; signals not sensed due to…Auto-off errorPower does not turn off despite 3 power-off trials by program.BC2Switch check (main relay check) error caused by Power button being pressed continually…bEMotor error caused by erroneous operating signals from the motor hall sensor, IPM…bE1Switch error where the Power button is pressed continually for more than 12 seconds, or…bE2Switch error (Main Relay Error) where Power button is pressed continually for more than…bE3Main relay errorC/UEWasher detects unbalance 3 times during operation.CACommunication error-signals between main and sub PCBs are not detected, or incorrect wire…CECooling errorcE/3EMotor/current errorCLChild lock errorCold LED FlashSwitch Code (Main Relay Code)Cool LED FlashWashing motor defectDCDoor error where the door is not opened after door open operation, or not locked after…DC1Door check error caused by incorrectly connected door lock switch terminal, broken door…DC2Door check caused by door lock switch unit issues; occurs when the door is not locked…DC3Add door lock switch fault; the add door lock switch terminal is connected incorrectly…DC6Auto Open Door is not working properly.DDCAdd door is open; add door open/close switch fault or main PCB fault caused by…dEDoor error caused by door hook deformation, door pulled by force, or pressure difference…dE/dE1The washer did not properly lock the door.dE1Door error-door lock switch terminal connected incorrectly, broken, intermittent error…dE2Door errordFWasher failed to lock the door.dLDoor error (during operation)-door opened after starting operation, door pushed due to…doorDoor being not openedDOOR OPENDoor open errordoor open errorThe lid/door was opened during the waiting state of a normal reservation (delay start)…DRAINThe water level does not go below RESET even 15 minutes after the drain process begins.Drain errorWater level does not decrease to the reset point within 15 minutes from draining water.dSDoor error (before operation) caused by a switch contact error from deformation of the…dUThe door will not unlock.EWater supply errorE-02Cooking time setting over error for MWO mode.E-03Cooking time setting over error for Grill mode.E-04Cooking time setting over error for Convection mode.E-05Cooking time setting over error for Combination mode.E-06Swing heater detection errorE-0bCooling fan motor errorE-11Gas sensor open error (not sensed).E-12Gas sensor short error.E-13Gas sensor T1 max time error.E-14Gas sensor dry up / no load error.E-21Temperature sensor open error.E-22Temperature sensor short error.E-23Temperature sensor T1 max time error (preheating not completed).E-24Over temperature error (oven internal temperature reached over 350 degrees).E-25Abnormal temperature sensed at Micro Cook mode (internal temperature over 200 degrees in…E-26Temperature is not over the fixed AD in first 3 minutes after cooking by heater starts.E-27Sensor open error (variant).E-28Sensor short error (variant).E-29Sensor open error (variant).E-2ASensor short error (variant).E-2BCooling fan motor temperature sensor open error (PCB temperature sensor open).E-2CCooling fan motor temperature sensor short-circuit error on PCB.E-31Weight sensor open error (HEX value above FF for 5 seconds).E-32Weight sensor short error.E-33Weight sensor errorE-34Weight sensor errorE-35Weight sensor errorE-36Door opens during weight sensor cooking.E-41Easy/PH sensor open error.E-42Easy/PH sensor short error.E-43Easy/PH sensor T1 max time error.E-44Easy/PH sensor dry up error.E-45Easy/PH sensor cooling error (3 minutes)E-46Easy/PH sensor primary open error (3 minutes).E-47Door opens during PH sensor cooking.E-51EEPROM open (sense failure) error.E-53EEPROM read/write error.E-54EEPROM zero not to be set error.E-61Humidity sensor open error.E-62Humidity sensor short error.E-63Humidity sensor T1 max time error.E1Water Supply ErrorE2Switch error (main relay error) caused by the Power button being continually pressed for…E3Motor Driving Error and Hall Sensor Error-caused by erroneous operating signals from…E4Unbalance ErrorE5Water heater errorE6Heater overheated errorE7Pressure Switch Assembly ErrorE8Abnormal Water Temperature ErrorE9Water Leakage ErrorEAAbnormal Water Temperature ErrorEBMotor Triac Short ErrorEcThermistor ErrorEco Warm LED FlashSwitch code (Main Relay Code)EdAbnormal water temperature errorEEDrying overheating errorEEEEPCB assembly is defective-displayed during Quick Test Mode when model information should…EgEEPROM I/O test passed; no error detected.EtEEPROM I/O error detected during PCB test mode; displayed as blinking 'Et' with alarm…Extra High LED FlashWater supply codeExtra Large LED FlashMotor Driving CodeFEDry duct fan errorFLDoor lock failHCHeater check error caused by washing heater short-circuit, wire disconnection, heater…HC1Heater error caused by washing heater short-circuit, wire disconnected, heater contact…HC2Water level sensor operates without water (freezing or other reason) and temperature…HCDDrum overheatingHCPHeater relay overheatingHEHeater overheat errorHE1Heater errorHE2Dry heater malfunctionHE3Steam function does not operate normallyHigh LED FlashWater leakage codeHot LED FlashDoor codeHot&Cold LED FlashMotor driving code and TMR sensor codeHot&Cool LED FlashMems PBA code detectedHot&Eco Warm LED FlashWater level sensor faultHot&Extra High LED FlashDoor codeHot&Extra Large LED FlashDoor codeHot&High LED FlashDoor codeHot&Large LED FlashDoor codeHot&Low LED FlashWater supply codeHot&Medium LED FlashTemperature Sensor CodeHot&Mid LED FlashTemperature sensor codeHot&Small LED FlashWater Supply CodeHot&Tap Cold LED FlashMems PBA code detectedHot&Warm LED FlashUnbalance codeHrHeater relay error due to washing heater short-circuit or wire disconnection, contact…IEPressure S/W (Single Part Trouble) Error-Abnormal frequency signals from water level…Large LED FlashWater Leakage CodeLCWater leakage check error caused by heater engagement fault, air hose out of place…LC1Water leakage detected due to heater engagement fault, displaced air hose, broken tub…LEWater leakage errorLE(1E)Leak problem or water level sensor has an abnormal reading.LE1Water level sensor error caused by damaged, clogged, or folded hose, excessive lubricant…LODoor unlock failLow LED FlashDrain codeMedium LED FlashOverflow CodeMEMS Sensor ErrorThe output from the MEMS sensor is over 4.5V or under 0.5V and the condition continues…Mid LED FlashOverflow codeNCFilter is not inserted correctly.ndDrain error caused by damaged pump motor impeller, wrong voltage supplied, part fault…nFWater Supply Error-caused by foreign material in water supply valve, water supply valve…nF1Water supply error caused by foreign material in water supply valve, disconnected valve…nGSmart Install ended abnormally or did not run.nHThe hot/cold water hose connection is not correct.nSDoor error before operation (USA variant) indicating door not secured.OCOverflow error caused by water level sensor fault, continuous water supply due to…OEA fault is detected in the water level sensorOE/1EWater level sensor problem.OFOverflow errorOtSmart Install completed normally (OK).Overflow errorOverflow condition rises for three times.PbElectric service was lost when washer was running.PCClutch motor errorPC1Clutch sensor error; after position of the clutch is detected, if the signal of the…PEClutch motor errorPE1Clutch motor hall sensor error where after clutch position detection completion, the…PFCommunication Error-signals between sub and main PBAs are not sensed due to communication…PH1Power error-check consumer power conditions including operating voltage; error occurs…PloPower error-low voltage condition; when connecting wire is 1m, momentary low voltage may…PoFPower failure compensation-the washer remembers the wash cycle when a power failure…SdFoaming detected error displayed when too much foaming is detected; also displayed while…SDCDoor error (drawer) caused by incorrectly connected or broken door lock switch terminal…SFSystem error on the lower washerSF1System error caused by micro controller operation failure.SF1/SF2/SF3System error.SF2System error caused by micro controller operation failure.SF3System error caused by micro controller operation failure.Small LED FlashDrain codeSrSwitch errorStSystem Error.SudFoaming detected-too much foaming detectedSUdSFoaming detectedTap Cold LED FlashWater level sensor errorTCTemperature sensor error-wash temperature sensor fault, defective connections, main PCB…TC1Temperature sensor check error caused by washing heater sensor fault in the tub (contact…TC2Temperature sensor check error caused by dry temperature sensor fault, faulty/incorrect…TC3Temperature sensor error (faulty/incorrect connections of dry condensing sensor or IPM…TC4Temperature sensor error on the lower washerTCD1Temperature sensor fault (dry), main PCB fault, or freezing in winter.TCD2Temperature sensor fault (dry), main PCB fault, or freezing in winter.TCFTemperature sensor fault (wash/dry heater), main PCB fault, or freezing in winter.TCHHumidity sensor faultTCH1Humidity sensor faultTCH2Humidity sensor faultTCH3Humidity sensor faulttETemperature sensor error caused by washing heater sensor fault (contact error or sensor…tE1Temperature sensor error-washing heater in tub has error (contact error, temperature…tE2Temperature sensor error-dry temperature sensor for duct assy fan housing is faulty…tE3Temperature sensor errorTE4IPM temperature is abnormally high.tHTemperature sensor errortSTemperature sensor problem.tUHSensor bar is short in tSt or SPn test mode.UbUnbalance error caused by motor hall sensor fault or laundry contents creating an…UB1Unbalance error caused by waterproof items such as tarpaulin or waterproof flat covers.UcVoltage protection pauseUEUnbalance errorUNBALANCEMachine detects an unbalance twice during the hydrating cycle.Unbalance errorAn unbalanced load is sensed three times during the dehydration (spin) cycle.UrUnbalanced condition; additional rinsing is added during sensing unbalance.UVUnbalance error caused by motor hall sensor fault or laundry contents causing unbalanced…Warm LED FlashCommunication CodeWATER ERRWater supply errorWATER LEVEL SENSORThe water level frequency stays over 30.0KHz or below 15.0KHz for 5 seconds or longer.Water level sensor errorWater level sensor fails to send signal for longer than 15 seconds.WATER SUPPLYWater is not supplied up to the selected level even 60 minutes after the start, or no…Water supply errorNo frequency change for 60 minutes from water supply (water cut off or water supply hose…water supplying ErrorThe water level does not reach the selected water level within 60 minutes after starting…

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