Samsung Washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings
Every Samsung washer error code we have verified against Samsung's own support pages, with its official meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).
Codes by system
Water fill
Leak protection
Control / electronics
Power supply
Door / lock
Load balance
Status / reminder
All Samsung washer error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Official meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4C | Water is not entering the washer correctly. Also: 4E, nF, 1 4C | Water fill | Owner checks |
| 4C2 | The water from the cold supply is extremely hot because the supply hoses are swapped. Also: 4E2, CE, 14C2, nF1 | Water fill | Owner checks |
| 1E | Moisture is detected where it shouldn't be, or the water level sensor has an issue. Also: LE, 1C, LC, LC1, 1 1C, 1 LC | Leak protection | Owner checks |
| E2 | A control-panel button is detected as stuck or continuously pressed. Also: bE2, 6E2 | Control / electronics | Owner checks |
| 9C1 | There is an irregularity in the power supplied to the washer. PF appears after a power failure. Also: 9C2, PF, 2E, 9E1, 9E2, UC, 19C1, 19C2 | Power supply | Owner checks |
| dS | The door is not detected as closed and locked. Also: d5, FL, LO, dE, dE1, dE2, dC1, dL, 1dC1, 1dC4 | Door / lock | Owner checks |
| ddC | The Add Door is not detected as closed and locked. Also: dC3 | Door / lock | Owner checks |
| Ub | The load is unbalanced in the tub. Ur means the washer is retrying to balance it. Also: U6, Ur, UE, 1 Ub, 1U6 | Load balance | Owner checks |
| Cb | Calibration mode is running to recalibrate weight detection. It is not a fault. Also: C6 | Status / reminder | Owner checks |
| dn | Samsung lists dn as: software download in progress; keep powered on (about 15 minutes). | Control / electronics | Service |
| 9C6 | Samsung lists 9C6 as: high temperature circuit error. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 9C7 | Samsung lists 9C7 as: hardware overcurrent error. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 9C8 | Samsung lists 9C8 as: software overcurrent error. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 3E | Samsung lists 3E as: motor error (or voltage error on some models). Also: 3C, E3, 1 3C | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| AE | Samsung lists AE as: communication error. Also: AE6, AEb, AC6, ACb, AC, AC4, AC3, AC5, AE8, AE4, AE5, 1AC6, 1 AC, AC7 | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| AE3 | Samsung lists AE3 as: DR Ready modem error. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 8E | Samsung lists 8E as: MEMS / vibration sensor error. Also: 8E1, BE, BE1, 8C, BC, 8C1, 8C2, BC1, BC2 | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| tE | Samsung lists tE as: temperature sensor error. Also: tE1, tC | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| HE | Samsung lists HE as: heater error. Also: HC, HE1, Hr, 1 HC | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| PE | Samsung lists PE as: clutch position error. Also: PC | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| PE1 | Samsung lists PE1 as: clutch Hall signal error. Also: PC1 | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| SF | Samsung lists SF as: system error. Also: IE, 5F, SF1, SF2, SF3 | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| Sr | Samsung lists Sr as: system relay error. Also: 5r | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| bE | Samsung lists bE as: motor speed sensor error. Also: 6E | Control / electronics | Reset only |
| 7E | Samsung lists 7E as: SilverCare error. | Control / electronics | Reset only |
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Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.