Error Code OC
The washer is overfilling with water beyond the safe level.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Water supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose clogged causing injection check at narrow section, preventing water level detection; Water supplied continually due to freezing or foreign material in water supply valve; Water level sensor is degraded
What actually causes this:
The water inlet valve is stuck open and will not stop filling, or the water level sensor has failed so the washer does not know the tub is full.
First Thing to Check
Turn off both water faucets behind the washer immediately to stop water flow, then unplug the washer.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if water valve is defective — could be stuck open
- 2
2. Check the water level sensor — replace if degraded
- 3
3. Check for frozen or clogged water supply valve
- 4
4. Verify drain hose is not clogged
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA51A5505A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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