How do I fix error code OC on a Samsung washers?

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Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code OC

Q: What does error code OC mean on a Samsung washers?

The washer is filling with too much water Water level sensor terminal is out of place; Water is supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose is clogged causing water level detection to fail; Injection error at a narrow section of the drain hose; Freezing or foreign material in the water supply valve causes continuous water supply; Water level sensor is degraded

The washer is filling with too much water

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: OC

What This Means

Water level sensor terminal is out of place; Water is supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose is clogged causing water level detection to fail; Injection error at a narrow section of the drain hose; Freezing or foreign material in the water supply valve causes continuous water supply; Water level sensor is degraded

What actually causes this:

The water level sensor came unplugged or the drain hose is blocked, so the washer can't tell when it's full

First Thing to Check

Turn off the washer and the water faucets behind it immediately to stop the water flow

Parts Involved

Water Level SensorDrain HoseWater Supply Valve

How to Fix

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1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections — this error occurs because the water level sensor terminal is out of place
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2. Check for frozen water or foreign materials in the water supply valve
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3. Check if the drain hose is clogged
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4. If the water level sensor is degraded, replace it