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
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check motor resistance (Black-Brown Wire): 33Ω to 46Ω
- 2
2. In state of Door Unlock, check Motor resistance
- 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)
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