Samsung Washers2024–present

Error Code OC

Too much water has filled the washer tub.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: OC

What This Means

Water level sensor defective; Water continuously supplied due to freezing or foreign materials in water supply valve; Water supply valve stuck open

What actually causes this:

The water inlet valve is stuck open and keeps filling the tub past the correct level, usually because of a failed water level sensor or debris in the valve.

First Thing to Check

Turn off the washer immediately and unplug it. Check for water on the floor and mop up any overflow.

Parts Involved

Water Level SensorWater Supply Valve

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Restart after spinning to drain excess water.

  2. 2

    2. Turn off the washer, unplug it, wait one minute, then plug back in.

  3. 3

    3. If the error remains, the water level sensor should be replaced.

  4. 4

    4. Check for freezing or foreign materials in the water supply valve.

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA51DG5505 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)

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