Error Code C-21
Temperature overshoot - sensor or control failure
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: C-21
What This Means
Faulty oven sensor reading; Defective broil heater; Defective bake heater; Defective convection heater; Faulty relay on sub PCB; Oven sensor wire disconnection; Damaged main PCB
What actually causes this:
Sensor malfunction, stuck relay, or PCB control circuit failure
First Thing to Check
Measure oven sensor resistance and verify relay operation
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Disconnect power and main PCB
- 2
Check the DLB, Bake and Broil relay (normal: ∞Ω)
- 3
Check main PCB for visible damage
- 4
Measure oven sensor resistance (1080Ω at room temperature)
- 5
Check connection condition of oven sensor wire harness
- 6
Check connector and harness connected to main PCB at CN320
- 7
Verify all heater resistances
This Error Applies To
Samsung DOP36C86DL Series Ovens & Ranges
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