Samsung Ovens & Ranges

Error Code C-20

Temperature sensor open circuit detected

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: C-20

What This Means

Sensor connector disconnected at main PCB; Sensor connector disconnected at sensor; Faulty temperature sensor; Main PCB failure

What actually causes this:

Loose connector, broken sensor wire, or failed sensor element

First Thing to Check

Inspect and reseat sensor connector at both the main PCB and sensor terminals

Parts Involved

Temperature SensorMain PCBWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check whether connector at the main pcb has been inserted

  2. 2

    Check whether connector at the sensor has been inserted

  3. 3

    Check sensor resistance at room temperature (1080 Ohms)

  4. 4

    Measure resistance of connector CN320 of Main PCB (Open: infinite Ohms, Short: under 10 Ohms)

This Error Applies To

Samsung DOP36M94DL Series Ovens & Ranges

Service manual exact match: DOP48M96DL*Service manual exact match: DOP36M94DL*

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