Samsung WA50R5200AW water is not supplied
Cause 1 of 8Start/Pause (Hold to Start) was not pressed after selecting the cycle and options. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
First checkPress or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start) after selecting the cycle and options.
Causes and checks
Start/Pause (Hold to Start) was not pressed after selecting the cycle and options. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
- Press or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start) after selecting the cycle and options.
The water taps are closed. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
- Make sure the water taps are open.
The mesh filters in the water inlets are clogged. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
- Clean the mesh filters by brushing with a toothbrush. See Clean the mesh filters in the water inlets.
The water supply is cut off. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
- If the water supply is cut off, close the tap and power off.
The water supply hoses are bent. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
- Straighten the water supply hoses.
The washer has not started filling. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
- Open and close the door, and then press or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
Water pressure is low. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
- Wait. If the water pressure is low, it takes longer to start washing.
The water level is lower than expected. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 52
- Use the level selector to adjust the water level if it is not as high as necessary or lower than expected.
All 8 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. 59
Other WA50R5200AW 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.
- 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 stops during a cycle5 causes in the manual. First: the washer has no power.
- 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 WA54R7200A* / WA50R5200A*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-04037J-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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