Error Code OC
Too much water detected inside the dishwasher
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Case brake fails to detect the pulse correctly; Water inlet valve not closing properly, allowing water to slowly leak in; Overflow sensor defective; Flow meter defective; Main PBA defect
What actually causes this:
The water inlet valve isn't closing properly, allowing water to slowly leak in between cycles
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher and the water supply valve under the sink, then check for standing water in the tub
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check and reconnect overflow sensor connector
- 2
2. Check if inlet valve operates normally — see Water Supply Error diagnostics
- 3
3. Check if small amounts of water are supplied when inlet valve should be off — if so, replace valve
- 4
4. Check for water leakage on top of the case sensor — clean hose-sensor and case sensor
- 5
5. Disconnect overflow sensor wire harness and check if error still occurs — if no error, sensor is OK; if error persists, replace Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80R5061U Series Dishwashers (2020) (2020–present)
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