Error Code 1C
Your washer cannot detect how much water is in the tub.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
Water level sensor hose is damaged or punctured; Hose is clogged with foreign material; Hose is folded or kinked; Too much lubricant on air hose insertion point; Hose engagement failure (disengaged); Faulty internal soldering in sensor; Water level sensor terminal is disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected
What actually causes this:
Usually a kinked or clogged air hose connected to the water level sensor, or a loose wire connection.
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in and try again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections
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2. Check the part code of the water level sensor — an incorrect part causes abnormal operation
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3. Measure the water level sensor frequency: connect sensor and connector, measure between Blue and Orange wires. Expected frequency approx. 26.4 KHz without water (minimum 25.9 KHz)
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4. If the water level sensor is defective, replace it
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5. If all above checks pass, replace the main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA50R5400A Series Washers (2022) (2022–present)
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