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Samsung Appliance Error Codes
17 Samsung codes: what each means in one line, whether it is an owner fix, and the manufacturer source. Codes vary by model. Your owner's manual and model sticker are the final word.
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Samsung refrigerator codes
Safety: Owner checks only. Do not open the sealed refrigerant system, remove electrical covers, or bypass parts. Compressor and refrigerant work needs a licensed technician.
| Code | Meaning | Owner fix? | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21E (also 21C) | Freezer fan error. 21E or 21C means the electronics are not sensing rotation from the freezer fan when it should be running. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Refrigerator error codes Samsung Canada: Common refrigerator error codes Full guide |
| 22E (also 22C) | Fridge fan error. 22E or 22C means the control is not getting feedback from the fan that moves cold air through the fridge section. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung Canada: Common refrigerator error codes Samsung US: Refrigerator error codes Full guide |
| 33E (also 33C) | Ice pipe heater error. 33E or 33C is Samsung's ice pipe heater error. | Usually needs a technician | Samsung US: Refrigerator error codes Full guide |
| 39E (also 39C) | Ice maker function error. 39E or 39C is Samsung's ice maker function error. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Refrigerator error codes Full guide |
| 5E (also 5C, SE) | Fridge defrost sensor error. 5E (sometimes 5C or SE) is Samsung's fridge defrost sensor error. | Usually needs a technician | Samsung US: Refrigerator error codes Full guide |
| 84C (also 84E) | Compressor lock. 84C (or 84E) is Samsung's compressor lock code. | Usually needs a technician | Samsung US: Refrigerator error codes Samsung Canada: Common refrigerator error codes Full guide |
| 88 88 (also 83E, 85E, 86E) | Power or communication fault. 88 88 is a communication fault that Samsung says can happen when power is disrupted during startup. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Refrigerator error codes Samsung Canada: Common refrigerator error codes Full guide |
| OF OF (also O FF, OFF OFF) | Cooling Off (demo) mode, not a fault. OF OF, O FF or OFF OFF means the fridge is in Cooling Off mode, also called Demo or Shop mode. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Refrigerator error codes Samsung US: Fridge shows OF OF or O FF Full guide |
Samsung washer codes
Safety: Unplug the washer before touching the pump filter, hoses or drum. Water left inside can be hot and heavy, so put towels down first.
| Code | Meaning | Owner fix? | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4C (also 4E, nF) | Not filling (water supply) error. 4C, 4E or nF means water is not entering the washer correctly. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Washing machine error codes Samsung UK: What the codes on my washing machine mean Full guide |
| 5C (also 5E, nd) | Drain error. 5C or 5E (nd on some models) means the washer is not draining at the right speed or at all. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung UK: What the codes on my washing machine mean Samsung US: Washing machine error codes Full guide |
| LE (also LC, 1E, 1C, LC1) | Water level or leak error. LE, LC, 1E or 1C means moisture was detected where it should not be, or the water level sensor has a problem. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Washing machine error codes Samsung UK: What the codes on my washing machine mean Full guide |
| Sud (also SUd, 5ud, Sd) | Too many suds. Sud means the washer detected an over-sudsing condition. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Washing machine error codes Full guide |
| UE (also Ub, U6, dc (some models)) | Unbalanced load error. UE, Ub or U6 means the load is unbalanced in the tub and the washer will not finish the spin. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Washing machine error codes Full guide |
| dC (also dE, dE1, dL, LO, FL) | Door error. dC, dE, dE1, dL and similar codes mean the door is not detected as closed and locked. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Washing machine error codes Samsung UK: What the codes on my washing machine mean Full guide |
Samsung dryer codes
Safety: Unplug the dryer before moving it or cleaning the duct. On a gas dryer, do not disconnect or work on the gas line, valve or burner. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas company from outside.
| Code | Meaning | Owner fix? | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC (also hE, HC4, 1 HC) | Heating error. HC or hE on a Samsung dryer means the dryer is getting too hot, usually because a clogged lint screen or vent traps heat. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Dryer displays an error code Samsung Canada: Dryer error codes Full guide |
| dE (also dC, dF, do, d0) | Door error. dE, dC, dF or do on a Samsung dryer means the door, its latch or the door sensor is not detected as secured. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung US: Dryer displays an error code Samsung Canada: Dryer error codes Full guide |
| tS (also t5, tC, tO, tE, tE3) | Temperature sensor error. tS, tC, tO or tE on a Samsung dryer points to a temperature problem or an issue with the sensors that measure it. | Often, with safe checks. Call a pro if it comes back | Samsung Canada: Dryer error codes Samsung US: Dryer displays an error code Full guide |
Dryer vents: failure to clean is the leading factor in home clothes dryer fires. Source: U.S. Fire Administration: Appliance and electrical fire safety.
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FAQ
What does Samsung fridge code 21E mean?
Freezer fan error. 21E or 21C means the electronics are not sensing rotation from the freezer fan when it should be running.
What does Samsung fridge code 22E mean?
Fridge fan error. 22E or 22C means the control is not getting feedback from the fan that moves cold air through the fridge section.
What does Samsung fridge code 33E mean?
Ice pipe heater error. 33E or 33C is Samsung's ice pipe heater error.
What does Samsung fridge code 39E mean?
Ice maker function error. 39E or 39C is Samsung's ice maker function error.
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