Error Code 1C
The washer can't tell how much water is inside
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
Water level sensor hose is damaged (punctured); Water level sensor hose is clogged with foreign material; Water level sensor hose is folded; Too much lubricant applied to the air hose insertion part; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Water level sensor internal soldering fault; Water level sensor terminal is disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal is not connected
What actually causes this:
The small rubber hose connected to the water level sensor got kinked, cracked, or clogged with detergent residue
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in and try again — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections — verify the connector and sensor are connected properly
- 2
2. Check the part code of the water level sensor; if an incorrect part is used, abnormal operation may occur
- 3
3. Check the water level frequency without water. Approximate frequency: 26.4 kHz (Min 25.9 kHz). Checking Part: Orange color wire and Blue color wire
- 4
4. If the water level sensor is defective, replace it
- 5
5. If no problems were found for all of the above procedures, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA50M7450A Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)
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