Error Code Hot
The incoming water is too hot for the delicate cycle selected
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: Hot
What This Means
Hot water supply connected to cold water inlet; Home water heater set too high; Water supply hoses connected to wrong inlets
What actually causes this:
The hot and cold water hoses are swapped, or your water heater is set very high
First Thing to Check
Check that the hot and cold water hoses behind the washer are connected to the correct faucets
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check that hot and cold water hoses are connected to the correct inlets
- 2
2. Verify home water heater temperature setting
- 3
3. Check water temperature with a thermometer at the tap
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA456DRHDW Series Washers (2012) (2012–present)
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