Error Code TC1
The washer's water temperature sensor is not reading correctly.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: TC1
What This Means
Washing heater sensor in tub has a contact or temperature sensor fault; Connector connected incorrectly or disconnected; Water level sensor operates without water (frozen) and temperature sensor detects 100-150°C, triggering power off; Faulty and incorrect connections; Washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error; Freezing in winter season
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor plug has come loose from its connector on the main board.
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for 5 minutes and plug it back in. If the error returns, the sensor needs service.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the washing temperature sensor connections and connector
- 2
2. Check the dry temperature sensor connections and connector
- 3
3. If the washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 4
4. If the dry heater temperature sensor has a functional check, replace it
- 5
5. Check main PCB fault
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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