Samsung WA49B5205AW the washer stops during a cycle
Cause 1 of 5The washer has no power. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
First checkMake sure the washer's power cord is fully plugged in and the circuit is live.
Causes and checks
The washer has no power. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Make sure the washer's power cord is fully plugged in and the circuit is live.
- Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
The door is not closed. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Close the door, and then press or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to start the washing machine. The machine does not spin unless the door is closed.
The cycle is in a door-lock check, pause or soak. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Wait while the washing machine makes a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and does a quick drain before it fills.
- Wait briefly. A cycle can include a pause or soak period.
The inlet hose filters at the taps are clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Clean the inlet hose filters periodically. See Clean the mesh filters in the water inlets.
Household voltage is low. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 54
- Wait. This can happen temporarily due to low voltage in your household electrical system, and it resolves when the voltage returns to normal.
All 5 causes checked. Contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Troubleshooting: Information codes, p. 60
Other WA49B5205AW problems
- The washer does not turn on3 causes in the manual. First: the home electrical supply does not match the washer's requirements.
- The washer does not start8 causes in the manual. First: the door is not closed.
- Water is not supplied8 causes in the manual. First: start/Pause (Hold to Start) was not pressed after selecting the cycle and options.
- Detergent remains in the automatic dispenser after a cycle2 causes in the manual. First: water pressure is too low.
- The washer vibrates excessively or makes noise6 causes in the manual. First: the floor is not level.
- The washer fills with the wrong temperature of water4 causes in the manual. First: A tap is not fully open, or the temperature selection is wrong.
- The door (lid) is locked or will not openThe cycle is still running, or the lock has not released.
- The washer does not drain or spin4 causes in the manual. First: the household power supply has a fault.
- The load is wet at the end of the cycle3 causes in the manual. First: the spin speed is too low.
- The washer leaks water5 causes in the manual. First: A hose connection is loose or a hose washer is misplaced.
- Excessive sudsThe detergent type or amount is wrong.
- The spin basket or a drain or supply hose is frozenThe water in the basket or hoses has frozen.
- Water drains out immediately3 causes in the manual. First: the drain hose is clogged or not hung over the drain hose hook.
- Stains remain on clothes2 causes in the manual. First: the cycle or detergent amount does not suit the load.
- The washer smells2 causes in the manual. First: excessive suds collect in recesses.
- The washer makes a thumping sound2 causes in the manual. First: A heavy load.
Sources
- User manual, Washer WA49B5205A*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-04037Q-05, revision 05, 72 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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