Error Code OC
Your washer is filling with too much water and cannot detect when to stop.
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 supplied continuously because water level detection is not working; Drain hose is clogged (injection issue or foreign material) preventing water level detection; Water supply valve frozen or blocked with foreign material allowing continuous water supply; Water level sensor is degraded
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor has failed, so the washer does not know when it is full and keeps filling.
First Thing to Check
Turn off the water supply faucets behind the washer immediately, then unplug the machine.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for a defective water valve — could be stuck open
- 2
2. Check the water valve operation
- 3
3. Replace the water level sensor if degraded
- 4
4. Check drain hose for clogs
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA50R5400A Series Washers (2022) (2022–present)
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