Samsung Ovens & Ranges2017–present

Error Code C-72

Water not draining from steam system within expected time

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: C-72

What This Means

Ground wire disconnected from steam generator; Pump motor failure; Faulty water level sensor; Blocked drain line

What actually causes this:

Failed drain pump, disconnected ground wire, or blocked drain line

First Thing to Check

Verify ground wire is connected to steam generator and check for visible drain blockage

Parts Involved

Steam GeneratorDrain Pump MotorWater Level SensorMain PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check ground wire connection on steam generator

  2. 2

    Check pump motor operation and wire connections

  3. 3

    Verify water level sensor functionality

  4. 4

    Check for blockages in drain system

This Error Applies To

Samsung DOP36M86DL Series Ovens & Ranges (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: DOP36M86DLService manual exact match: DOP48M86DL

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