Error Code OC
Too much water is in the washer
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Water level sensor defective; Water supplied continuously due to freezing; Foreign materials in water supply valve
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor stopped working or a hose has a leak
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer right away if you see water overflowing
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. If the water level sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 2
2. Check the hose — error occurs if torn or has a hole
- 3
3. Check if water is frozen in winter — use hair dryer to defrost
- 4
4. Restart after spinning
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA44A3205AW Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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