Samsung error codes and indicator lights

Each table applies only to the model named above it.

Samsung DVE45B6300W electric steam dryer

CodeMeaning on DVE45B6300W
dCThe dryer is running with the door open.
FCThe power source frequency is invalid.
ACElectronic control problem (invalid communication).
HCHigh temperature heating check.
9C1The electronic control needs to be checked.
tCThe Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high.
tC5The Thermistor2 resistance is very low or high.
dFIncorrect door switch.
C80 (C8)About 80 % of the vent is clogged. Drying performance may decrease.
C90 (C9)Over 90 % of the vent is clogged. This may lead to poor drying performance or cause a malfunction.
CtThe inside of the dryer is too cold or too hot for the vent blockage test to detect a blockage. The test needs an internal temperature between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).
C1The vent blockage test detected items in the drum, or the dry sensor has an error.
3CThe PBA needs to be checked.
Clg (Cg)The vent is clogged.

Samsung DVE45R6100W electric dryer

CodeMeaning on DVE45R6100W
dCThe dryer is running with the door open.
FCThe power source frequency is invalid.
ACElectronic control problem (invalid communication).
HCHigh temperature heating check.
9C1The electronic control needs to be checked.
tCThe Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high.
tC5The Thermistor2 resistance is very low or high.
dFIncorrect door switch.
Clg (Cg)The vent is clogged.
C80 (C8)About 80 % of the vent is clogged. Drying performance may decrease.
C90 (C9)Over 90 % of the vent is clogged. This may lead to poor drying performance or cause a malfunction.
CtThe inside of the dryer is too cold or too hot for the vent blockage test to detect a blockage. The test needs an internal temperature between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).
C1The vent blockage test detected items in the drum, or the dry sensor has an error.

Samsung DVE45T6000W electric dryer and DVG45T6000W gas dryer

CodeMeaning on DVE45T6000W
dCThe dryer is running with the door open.
FCThe power source frequency is invalid.
ACElectronic control problem (invalid communication).
HCHigh temperature heating check.
9C1The electronic control needs to be checked.
tCThe Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high.
tC5The Thermistor2 resistance is very low or high.
dFIncorrect door switch.
C80 (C8)About 80 % of the vent is clogged. Drying performance may decrease.
C90 (C9)Over 90 % of the vent is clogged. This may lead to poor drying performance or cause a malfunction.
CtThe inside of the dryer is too cold or too hot for the vent blockage test to detect a blockage. The test needs an internal temperature between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).
C1The vent blockage test detected items in the drum, or the dry sensor has an error.
3CThe PBA needs to be checked.
Clg (Cg)The vent is clogged.

Samsung DVE50R5400W electric steam dryer

CodeMeaning on DVE50R5400W
dCThe dryer is running with the door open.
FCThe power source frequency is invalid.
ACElectronic control problem (invalid communication).
HCHigh temperature heating check.
9C1The electronic control needs to be checked.
tCThe Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high.
tC5The Thermistor2 resistance is very low or high.
dFIncorrect door switch.
C80 (C8)About 80 % of the vent is clogged. Drying performance may decrease.
C90 (C9)Over 90 % of the vent is clogged. This may lead to poor drying performance or cause a malfunction.
CtThe inside of the dryer is too cold or too hot for the vent blockage test to detect a blockage. The test needs an internal temperature between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).
C1The vent blockage test detected items in the drum, or the dry sensor has an error.
Clg (Cg)The vent is clogged.

Samsung DW80R5060US dishwasher

CodeMeaning on DW80R5060US
OCOver-level water check.
LCLeakage check: a leak at the water supply valve connection.
4CWater supply check.
5CDrain check.
HCHigh temperature heating check. The dishwasher adjusts a hot water line that is too hot to a suitable temperature, 120 °F (49 °C) to 149 °F (65 °C), automatically.
3CPump operation check.

Samsung RF18A5101SR refrigerator

IndicatorMeaning on RF18A5101SR
Temperature display blinksThe temperature in the refrigerator has risen above the set temperature, for example after frequent door openings or a large amount of food. The display stops blinking when the refrigerator returns to the setting.
Door open indicator blinksA door has been left open for more than 2 minutes.

Samsung RF23M8070SR refrigerator

IndicatorMeaning on RF23M8070SR
Filter indicator blinks redThe water filter needs replacing. This appears after about 6 months, typically about 300 gallons (1200 L) of water.
Auto Water Fill indicators blinkWater is leaking. The water tank may have overflowed, or the water-line or water-level sensor may have failed.

Samsung RF28R7351SR refrigerator

IndicatorMeaning on RF28R7351SR
Filter indicator blinks redThe water filter needs replacing. This appears after about 6 months, typically about 300 gallons (1200 L) of water.
Temperature display blinksThe temperature in the refrigerator has risen above the set temperature, for example after frequent door openings or a large amount of food. The display stops blinking when the refrigerator returns to the setting.

Samsung RF28T5001SR refrigerator

IndicatorMeaning on RF28T5001SR
Filter indicator blinks redThe water filter needs replacing. This appears after about 6 months, typically about 300 gallons (1200 L) of water.
Temperature display blinksThe temperature in the refrigerator has risen above the set temperature, for example after frequent door openings or a large amount of food. The display stops blinking when the refrigerator returns to the setting.

Samsung WA49B5205AW top-load washer

CodeMeaning on WA49B5205AW
1CThe water level sensor is not working properly. The washer drains automatically for 3 minutes, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
3CThe motor needs checking.
4CWater is not being supplied. The washer drains for 3 minutes while the code shows, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
4C2The cold water supply hose may be on the hot water tap.
5CWater is not draining.
9C1The electronic control needs to be checked (over-voltage error).
9C2Low voltage was detected.
AC6The inverter is reporting a communication problem.
dCThe washer is operating with the door open.
HCHigh temperature heating check.
LCThe drain hose needs checking. The washer drains for 3 minutes while the code shows, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
OCWater overflowed.
PCThe position of the clutch cannot be detected.
PC1The clutch hall signal is incorrect after the clutch position was detected.
UbSpinning does not work.
UrThe washer added a rinse because the tub was unbalanced.
8CThe MEMS sensor needs checking.
dnA firmware update is in progress through SmartThings.

Samsung WA50R5200AW top-load washer

CodeMeaning on WA50R5200AW
1CThe water level sensor is not working properly. The washer drains automatically for 3 minutes, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
3CThe motor needs checking.
4CWater is not being supplied. The washer drains for 3 minutes while the code shows, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
4C2The cold water supply hose may be on the hot water tap.
5CWater is not draining.
9C1The electronic control needs to be checked (over-voltage error).
9C2Low voltage was detected.
AC6The inverter is reporting a communication problem.
dCThe washer is operating with the door open.
HCHigh temperature heating check.
LCThe drain hose needs checking. The washer drains for 3 minutes while the code shows, and the Power button does not respond during that time.
OCWater overflowed.
PCThe position of the clutch cannot be detected.
PC1The clutch hall signal is incorrect after the clutch position was detected.
UbSpinning does not work.
UrThe washer added a rinse because the tub was unbalanced.
8CThe MEMS sensor needs checking.
dnA firmware update is in progress through SmartThings.

Samsung WF45T6000AW front-load washer

CodeMeaning on WF45T6000AW
1CCheck the water level sensor. On some models the washer drains automatically while the code shows, and the Power and Start/Pause (Hold to Start) buttons may not respond.
DCThe door is open.
DC1The door switch needs checking.
LCCheck for water leaks. On some models the washer drains automatically while the code shows, and the Power and Start/Pause (Hold to Start) buttons may not respond.
4CCheck the water supply line. On some models the washer drains automatically while the code shows, and the Power and Start/Pause (Hold to Start) buttons may not respond.
4C2The water supplied is too hot for the laundry.
5CCheck the drain system.
HCThe washing heater needs checking.
UBCheck the spinning process. The load may not be balanced inside the drum.
8C, 8C1, 8C2The MEMS sensor needs checking.
OCWater may overflow.
3CThe motor needs checking.
AC6Check the PBA communication status.
9C1, 9C2The electronic control needs to be checked.
SFThe system has failed.