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Samsung appliance troubleshooting guides Reviewed Samsung appliance troubleshooting guides built from manufacturer support sources, with explicit safety stops and model-verification boundaries.
87 reviewed diagnostic families 6 appliance categories 18 exact models verified Reviewed 2026-09-11
These guides use Samsung support material as the preferred evidence layer. They are not generic part-replacement lists: each family follows explicit questions and results, separates exact-model identity from part compatibility, and stops before unsupported or unsafe internal testing.
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Washer troubleshooting Browse all washer guides →
Samsung washer 1E / LE / 1C / LC: water-level or leakage error Error codes: 1E, LE, 1C, LC, LC1, 1 1C, 1 LC Samsung washer SUd / 5UD / Sd: excessive suds Error codes: SUd, 5UD, Sd, 5d, SUdS, 5Ud5 Samsung washer door error codes: dE, dC1, dL, FL and related Error codes: dS, d5, FL, LO, L0, dE, dE1, dE2, dC1, dL, 1 dC, 1dC1 Samsung washer leaking water Symptoms: Leaking water Samsung washer not draining / no-drain problem Error codes: no-drain problem, 5E, SC, SE · Symptoms: Won’t drain / water left in drum Samsung washer not filling / 4C Error codes: 4C, 4E, NF · Symptoms: Won’t fill / filling very slowly Samsung washer won’t spin / Ub, UE or Ur Error codes: UB, UE, UR · Symptoms: Won’t spin / keeps going out of balance Samsung washer won’t start Symptoms: Won’t start / run Dryer troubleshooting Browse all dryer guides →
Samsung dryer 3C / HC2 / oD: internal component error Error codes: 3C, HC2, oD, 1AC7 Samsung dryer 9C1 / 9E / 2E: supply-voltage error Error codes: 9C1, 9E, 2E, 9E1 Samsung dryer AC / AE: communication error Error codes: AC, Et, AE, EEE, AE4, AE3, AE5, E3, 1AC Samsung dryer C1 / CL1: laundry detected during vent test Error codes: C1, CL1 Samsung dryer C80 / C90 / CLg: vent blockage result Error codes: CLg, Cl9, Cg, C9, C80, C8o, C8, C90, C9o Samsung dryer CL: Child Lock status Error codes: CL Samsung dryer Ct: vent test temperature outside the allowed range Error codes: Ct Samsung dryer FC / FE: power-frequency error Error codes: FC, FE, 1FC Samsung dryer HC / hE: overheating or heating error Error codes: HC, hE, HC4, 1HC Samsung dryer bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E: jammed-button error Error codes: bE, bE2, bC2, 6E, 6E2, 6C2 Samsung dryer dC / dE / dF: door-related error Error codes: dC, dE, dF, do, d0, 1DC, 1dF Samsung dryer dn: firmware download in progress Error codes: dn Samsung dryer not heating or clothes not drying Symptoms: No heat / dryer stays cold Samsung dryer tC / tE / tS: temperature-sensor error Error codes: tS, t5, tC, tO, t0, tE, tE3, tC5, tCS, 1tC, 1tC5, 1tCS Samsung dryer taking too long to dry clothes Symptoms: Takes too long to dry / clothes remain damp Samsung dryer turns on but won’t start or spin Symptoms: Turns on but won’t start / drum won’t spin Samsung dryer won’t turn on or loses power Symptoms: Won’t turn on / loses power Dishwasher troubleshooting Browse all dishwasher guides →
Samsung dishwasher 1E / IE: filter or high-temperature heater condition Error codes: 1E, IE Samsung dishwasher 3C: pump operation error Error codes: 3C Samsung dishwasher 3E: high-temperature water supply error Error codes: 3E Samsung dishwasher 4C / 4E: water supply error Error codes: 4C, 4E Samsung dishwasher 7E / 7C: WaterWall reflector error Error codes: 7E, 7C Samsung dishwasher 9E: low water level error Error codes: 9E Samsung dishwasher AP: Access Point mode Error codes: AP Samsung dishwasher CE: communication error Error codes: CE Samsung dishwasher HC: high-temperature heater error Error codes: HC Samsung dishwasher HE: heater temperature-detection error Error codes: HE Samsung dishwasher PC: Zone Wash error Error codes: PC Samsung dishwasher PE: half-load function error Error codes: PE Samsung dishwasher bE / 6E: button error Error codes: bE, 6E Samsung dishwasher leaking water Error codes: LE, LC · Symptoms: Dishwasher leaking water Samsung dishwasher not cleaning dishes Symptoms: Dishes aren’t getting clean Samsung dishwasher not draining Error codes: 5C, 5E, OC, OE, SC, SE, 0C · Symptoms: Dishwasher has standing water / will not drain Samsung dishwasher not drying Symptoms: Dishes stay wet / not drying well Samsung dishwasher not filling with water Symptoms: Dishwasher is not filling with water Samsung dishwasher tE: temperature sensor error Error codes: tE Samsung dishwasher won’t start Symptoms: Dishwasher will not start / operate Refrigerator troubleshooting Browse all refrigerator guides →
Samsung freezer not freezing Symptoms: Freezer not freezing / too warm Samsung refrigerator 14E: ice-maker sensor error Error codes: 14E Samsung refrigerator 21E: freezer fan error Error codes: 21E Samsung refrigerator 22E / 22C: fridge fan error Error codes: 22E, 22C Samsung refrigerator 33E: ice-pipe heater error Error codes: 33E Samsung refrigerator 39E / 39C: ice-maker function error Error codes: 39E, 39C Samsung refrigerator 40E / 40C: ice-room fan error Error codes: 40E, 40C Samsung refrigerator 41 / 42 with flashing blue lights: Family Hub condition Error codes: 41, 42 Samsung refrigerator 41C: Family Hub software/display condition Error codes: 41C Samsung refrigerator 5E: fridge defrost sensor error Error codes: 5E Samsung refrigerator 76C / blinking Autofill: water detected in the Autofill compartment Error codes: 76C, Autofill Samsung refrigerator 84C: compressor lock Error codes: 84C Samsung refrigerator 85C: low-voltage event on Family Hub Error codes: 85C Samsung refrigerator 88 88 / 83E / 85E / 86E: voltage or power error Error codes: 88 88, 83E, 85E, 86E Samsung refrigerator 8E: freezer ice-maker sensor error Error codes: 8E Samsung refrigerator AP: Wi-Fi access point setup status Error codes: AP Samsung refrigerator OF OF / O FF: Cooling Off or Demo mode Error codes: OF OF, O FF, OFF OFF Samsung refrigerator PC ER / PC CH: door communication error Error codes: PC ER, PC CH Samsung refrigerator blinking Ice Off: ice bucket not seated Error codes: Ice Off Samsung refrigerator ice maker not working Symptoms: Ice maker not making ice Samsung refrigerator leaking water Symptoms: Leaking water Samsung refrigerator or freezer not cooling Symptoms: Refrigerator/freezer not cooling Samsung refrigerator water dispenser not working Symptoms: Water dispenser not working Microwave troubleshooting Browse all microwave guides →
Samsung microwave -SE- / SE / TE: key/touch communication error Error codes: -SE-, SE, TE Samsung microwave C-10 / C-11 / C-12: gas/easy/PH sensor error Error codes: C-10, C-11, C-12 Samsung microwave C-20 / C-21 / C-22: temperature sensor error Error codes: C-20, C-21, C-22 Samsung microwave C-70 / C-71 / C-72: steam sensor error Error codes: C-70, C-71, C-72 Samsung microwave C-F0 / C-F1 / C-F2: communication error Error codes: C-F0, C-F1, C-F2 Samsung microwave C-d0 / C-d1 / C-d2: door or key error Error codes: C-d0, C-d1, C-d2 Samsung microwave E-24: over-temperature error Error codes: E-24 Samsung microwave does not heat Symptoms: Runs but does not heat Samsung microwave will not turn on or turns off Symptoms: Will not turn on / turns off by itself Samsung error-code guides These paths begin with manufacturer-documented display codes and preserve the exact brand and appliance context. Do not assume that a code means the same thing on another manufacturer.
Samsung washer 1E / LE / 1C / LC: water-level or leakage error Error codes: 1E, LE, 1C, LC, LC1, 1 1C, 1 LC Samsung washer SUd / 5UD / Sd: excessive suds Error codes: SUd, 5UD, Sd, 5d, SUdS, 5Ud5 Samsung washer door error codes: dE, dC1, dL, FL and related Error codes: dS, d5, FL, LO, L0, dE, dE1, dE2, dC1, dL, 1 dC, 1dC1 Samsung washer not draining / no-drain problem Error codes: no-drain problem, 5E, SC, SE Samsung washer not filling / 4C Error codes: 4C, 4E, NF Samsung washer won’t spin / Ub, UE or Ur Error codes: UB, UE, UR Samsung dryer 3C / HC2 / oD: internal component error Error codes: 3C, HC2, oD, 1AC7 Samsung dryer 9C1 / 9E / 2E: supply-voltage error Error codes: 9C1, 9E, 2E, 9E1 Samsung dryer AC / AE: communication error Error codes: AC, Et, AE, EEE, AE4, AE3, AE5, E3, 1AC Samsung dryer C1 / CL1: laundry detected during vent test Error codes: C1, CL1 Samsung dryer C80 / C90 / CLg: vent blockage result Error codes: CLg, Cl9, Cg, C9, C80, C8o, C8, C90, C9o Samsung dryer CL: Child Lock status Error codes: CL Samsung dryer Ct: vent test temperature outside the allowed range Error codes: Ct Samsung dryer FC / FE: power-frequency error Error codes: FC, FE, 1FC Samsung dryer HC / hE: overheating or heating error Error codes: HC, hE, HC4, 1HC Samsung dryer bE / bE2 / bC2 / 6E: jammed-button error Error codes: bE, bE2, bC2, 6E, 6E2, 6C2 Samsung dryer dC / dE / dF: door-related error Error codes: dC, dE, dF, do, d0, 1DC, 1dF Samsung dryer dn: firmware download in progress Error codes: dn Samsung dryer tC / tE / tS: temperature-sensor error Error codes: tS, t5, tC, tO, t0, tE, tE3, tC5, tCS, 1tC, 1tC5, 1tCS Samsung dishwasher 1E / IE: filter or high-temperature heater condition Error codes: 1E, IE Samsung dishwasher 3C: pump operation error Error codes: 3C Samsung dishwasher 3E: high-temperature water supply error Error codes: 3E Samsung dishwasher 4C / 4E: water supply error Error codes: 4C, 4E Samsung dishwasher 7E / 7C: WaterWall reflector error Error codes: 7E, 7C Samsung dishwasher 9E: low water level error Error codes: 9E Samsung dishwasher AP: Access Point mode Error codes: AP Samsung dishwasher CE: communication error Error codes: CE Samsung dishwasher HC: high-temperature heater error Error codes: HC Samsung dishwasher HE: heater temperature-detection error Error codes: HE Samsung dishwasher PC: Zone Wash error Error codes: PC Samsung dishwasher PE: half-load function error Error codes: PE Samsung dishwasher bE / 6E: button error Error codes: bE, 6E Samsung dishwasher leaking water Error codes: LE, LC Samsung dishwasher not draining Error codes: 5C, 5E, OC, OE, SC, SE, 0C Samsung dishwasher tE: temperature sensor error Error codes: tE Samsung refrigerator 14E: ice-maker sensor error Error codes: 14E Samsung refrigerator 21E: freezer fan error Error codes: 21E Samsung refrigerator 22E / 22C: fridge fan error Error codes: 22E, 22C Samsung refrigerator 33E: ice-pipe heater error Error codes: 33E Samsung refrigerator 39E / 39C: ice-maker function error Error codes: 39E, 39C Samsung refrigerator 40E / 40C: ice-room fan error Error codes: 40E, 40C Samsung refrigerator 41 / 42 with flashing blue lights: Family Hub condition Error codes: 41, 42 Samsung refrigerator 41C: Family Hub software/display condition Error codes: 41C Samsung refrigerator 5E: fridge defrost sensor error Error codes: 5E Samsung refrigerator 76C / blinking Autofill: water detected in the Autofill compartment Error codes: 76C, Autofill Samsung refrigerator 84C: compressor lock Error codes: 84C Samsung refrigerator 85C: low-voltage event on Family Hub Error codes: 85C Samsung refrigerator 88 88 / 83E / 85E / 86E: voltage or power error Error codes: 88 88, 83E, 85E, 86E Samsung refrigerator 8E: freezer ice-maker sensor error Error codes: 8E Samsung refrigerator AP: Wi-Fi access point setup status Error codes: AP Samsung refrigerator OF OF / O FF: Cooling Off or Demo mode Error codes: OF OF, O FF, OFF OFF Samsung refrigerator PC ER / PC CH: door communication error Error codes: PC ER, PC CH Samsung refrigerator blinking Ice Off: ice bucket not seated Error codes: Ice Off Samsung range -dE- / -dC-: Twin Mode partition position error Error codes: -dE-, -dC-, dE, dC Samsung range C-10: temperature-limitation or sensor condition Error codes: C-10, C10 Samsung range C-24: oven heating too quickly / blocked vent Error codes: C-24, C24 Samsung range C-F0: internal communication error Error codes: C-F0, CF0 Samsung range bAd LinE: power connection problem Error codes: bAd LinE, BAD LINE Samsung range tESt / tE5t: demo mode Error codes: tESt, tE5t Samsung range “door”: oven door not closed or sensed closed Error codes: door Samsung microwave -SE- / SE / TE: key/touch communication error Error codes: -SE-, SE, TE Samsung microwave C-10 / C-11 / C-12: gas/easy/PH sensor error Error codes: C-10, C-11, C-12 Samsung microwave C-20 / C-21 / C-22: temperature sensor error Error codes: C-20, C-21, C-22 Samsung microwave C-70 / C-71 / C-72: steam sensor error Error codes: C-70, C-71, C-72 Samsung microwave C-F0 / C-F1 / C-F2: communication error Error codes: C-F0, C-F1, C-F2 Samsung microwave C-d0 / C-d1 / C-d2: door or key error Error codes: C-d0, C-d1, C-d2 Samsung microwave E-24: over-temperature error Error codes: E-24 Browse the complete appliance error-code directory →
Exact-model identity registry Appliance Verdict has independently matched 18 Samsung model identifiers to manufacturer or official support pages.
Washers: WA50R5400AV/US, WF45T6000AW/A5, WF53BB8700AT/USDryers: DVE45B6300P/A3, DVE45T6000W/A3, DVE50R5400V/A3Dishwashers: DW80B7070US/AA, DW80CG4021SR/AA, DW80R9950US/AARefrigerators: RF23A9671SR/AA, RF28T5001SR/AA, RF30BB6600QL/AARanges / ovens: NE63A6511SS/AA, NE63A6751SS/AA, NE63T8511SS/AAMicrowaves: ME11A7510DS/AA, ME21A706BQN/AA, ME21M706BAS/AAIdentity verification confirms that the model number belongs to the stated manufacturer and appliance class. It does not prove a diagnosis or exact-fit replacement part; part compatibility remains a separate evidence gate.
How Appliance Verdict uses manufacturer sources Source records include a review date and link back to the underlying manufacturer material. The interactive tool can also check public CPSC recall data when a model number is available. Appliance Verdict is independent and is not endorsed by Samsung.
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