Samsung Ovens & Ranges

Error Code C-31

Temperature safety limit exceeded

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: C-31

What This Means

Temperature sensor malfunction; Heater relay stuck closed; Uncontrolled heating condition

What actually causes this:

Failed temperature sensor sending false high signal or heater relay unable to cut power to heating elements

First Thing to Check

Check NTC200 sensor for physical damage

Parts Involved

Main PCBNTC200 sensorHeater relays

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Disconnect power and open back cover

  2. 2

    Check NTC sensor status for physical damage or soldering condition

  3. 3

    Check heater relay resistance

  4. 4

    Check for heater short circuit

This Error Applies To

Samsung DOP36P86DLS Series Ovens & Ranges

Service manual exact match: DOP36P86DLS

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