Samsung Washer Error Codes: Printable Cheat Sheet
| Code | What it means | First thing to try | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4C, 4E, nF | Not filling: water is not entering the washer correctly | Open both water valves fully; check hot/cold hoses are on the right inlets and not kinked | Full guide |
| 4C2, 4E2, CE, nF1 | Hot/cold error: hot and cold supply hoses are swapped | Connect cold to cold (blue) and hot to hot (red) | – |
| 5C, 5E | Water drainage issue | Clean the drain pump filter; check the drain hose for kinks or blockages | Full guide |
| 1E, LE, 1C, LC, LC1 | Water level or leakage error | Look for a leak; check hoses aren't kinked; run an empty cycle with no detergent to check for suds | – |
| dE, dE1, dS, dL, dC* | Door error: door not detected as closed and locked | Close the door firmly; make sure no laundry is caught in it | Full guide |
| ddC, dC3 | Add Door error | Close the Add Door fully and check nothing is caught in it | – |
| UE, Ub, U6, dc* | Unbalanced load | Untangle and rearrange laundry, close the door, press Start | Full guide |
| Ur | Unbalanced load retry: washer is rebalancing (not a fault) | No action; the cycle will run longer | – |
| 9C1, 9C2, PF | Voltage error / power failure | Put the washer on its own circuit; no extension cord | – |
| E2, bE2 | Jammed button: a button reads as stuck | Power off, then press and work each button around its edges | – |
| 3E, 3C | Motor error (3E is a voltage error on some models) | Power off 2–3 minutes, power on, restart; request service if it returns | – |
| Cb | Calibration mode (not a fault) | Empty the drum and let calibration finish (1–3 min) | – |
| dn | Downloading an update | Leave powered on; takes about 15 minutes | – |
* dC means door error on some models and unbalanced load on others; check your manual. Unplug power before any hands-on check. Not affiliated with the manufacturer. Sources (checked Oct 21, 2026): Samsung US: Washing machine information and error codes ; Samsung UK: What do the codes on my washing machine mean? (5C/5E) . fixcodeguide.com