Error Code OC
The washer is overfilling with water beyond the safe level.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Water supplied continuously because water level detection does not work; Drain hose clogged causing water level detection failure; Water supplied continuously due to freezing or foreign material in water supply valve; Water level sensor degraded; Water level sensor terminal out of place
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor has worn out and can no longer tell the washer to stop filling.
First Thing to Check
Turn off both water faucets behind the washer immediately to stop water flow, then unplug the machine.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if the water level sensor is defective — replace if so
- 2
2. Check for freezing or foreign materials in the water supply valve
- 3
3. Verify water level sensor terminal is properly seated
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA50K8600A Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)
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