Samsung Washers2012–present

Error Code FL

The washer door won't unlock after the cycle finishes

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: FL

What This Means

Door lock switch terminal connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage

What actually causes this:

The door lock switch motor or wiring has failed

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for a few minutes, then try again

Parts Involved

Door Lock SwitchMain PCB

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check motor resistance (Black-Brown Wire): 33Ω to 46Ω

  2. 2

    2. In state of Door Unlock, check Motor resistance

  3. 3

    3. Check door lock/unlock contacts

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA456DRHDS Series Washers (2012) (2012–present)

Service manual exact match: WA456DRHDSU/AAService manual exact match: WA456DRHDWR/AAService manual exact match: WA422PRHDWR/AAService manual exact match: WA400PJHDWR/AA

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