What does error code LC1 mean on a Samsung washers?

A water leak has been detected near the drain pump area. Same causes as LC; Foreign material in draining bellows; Internal hose defect or assembly fault

How do I fix error code LC1 on a Samsung washers?

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Samsung Washers2022–present

Error Code LC1

A water leak has been detected near the drain pump area.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LC1

What This Means

Same causes as LC; Foreign material in draining bellows; Internal hose defect or assembly fault

What actually causes this:

The drain pump motor seal has failed, allowing water to leak out during draining.

First Thing to Check

Stop using the washer and check under it for water pooling near the back or bottom.

Parts Involved

Drain PumpDrain BellowsLeakage Sensor

How to Fix

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1. Check for foreign material in the draining bellows
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2. Check if drain pump is defective
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3. Check if water leaks from tub connection part

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA50R5400A Series Washers (2022) (2022–present)

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