Error Code C-31
Control board temperature exceeds safe limit
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: C-31
What This Means
Excessive ambient temperature; Defective temperature monitoring circuit; Short circuit in control board
What actually causes this:
Poor ventilation, blocked air vents, or defective temperature sensor on PCB
First Thing to Check
Verify oven has adequate ventilation around control board area
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check ambient temperature around oven
- 2
Monitor PCB thermal conditions
- 3
Verify heat sink integrity
This Error Applies To
Samsung DOC30M977D Series Ovens & Ranges (2017) (2017–present)
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