Samsung Appliance Error Codes
Browse every Samsung error code in our database. Each entry links to a full diagnostic page that explains what the code means, what tools you'll need, whether the fix is beginner-friendly, and exactly how to resolve it step by step.
- 5CSafe DIY
Washer
Drainage failure. Water cannot leave the tub.
- 5ESafe DIY
Washer
Drainage failure. Water cannot leave the tub (Legacy code for 5C).
- E2Safe DIY
Washer
Drainage failure. Water cannot leave the tub (Alternative code for 5C).
- 4CSafe DIY
Washer
Water supply error. The central control board has detected that water is not filling the tub fast enough or failing to fill entirely within the designated timeframe.
- 4ESafe DIY
Washer
Water supply error. The central control board has detected that water is not filling the tub fast enough or failing to fill entirely within the designated timeframe (legacy code; 4C on newer models).
- E1Safe DIY
Washer
Water supply error. Machine isn't filling up fast enough (Alternative code for 4C).
- NFSafe DIY
Washer
No Fill error. Machine detects zero incoming water.
- UESafe DIY
Washer
Unbalanced load error. The drum is unevenly weighted during spin cycle.
- UBSafe DIY
Washer
Unbalanced load error. The drum is unevenly weighted during spin cycle (Modern code for UE).
- E4Safe DIY
Washer
Unbalanced load error. The drum is unevenly weighted during spin cycle (Alternative code for UE).
- DCSafe DIY
Washer
Door/Lid error. Machine detects the door is open mid-cycle.
- DESafe DIY
Washer
Door/Lid error. Machine detects the door is open mid-cycle (Alternative code for DC).
- dCSafe DIY
Washer
Door/Lid error. The washer cannot confirm the door is fully latched.
- SudSafe DIY
Washer
Excess suds detected. Too much detergent has caused foam to overwhelm the drum.
- tECaution
Washer / Dryer
Temperature sensor (thermistor) error. The control board is reading an out-of-range temperature.
- dC1Safe DIY
Washer
Door lock failure detected during an active cycle.
- 5UDSafe DIY
Washer
Excess soap suds foaming inside the drum.
- tCCaution
Washer
Water temperature sensor defect. The thermistor is reading out of range.
- 8ECaution
Washer
MEMS vibration sensor communication error. The drum balance sensor is not reporting to the control board.
- 8CCaution
Washer
MEMS vibration sensor communication error. The drum balance sensor is not reporting to the control board.
- OFCaution
Washer
Overflow error. The pressure sensor reports water above the safe limit.
- 5FCaution
Washer
Overflow error. The pressure sensor reports water above the safe limit.
- 2ECaution
All
High or low voltage detected on the main control board.
- PCCaution
All
Power communication error between the inverter and main control boards.
- PCChCaution
All
Power communication error between the inverter and main control boards.
- APSafe DIY
All
Access Point mode is active, allowing the SmartThings app to pair with the appliance.