Error Code HC1
Your washer's water heating element has a specific fault.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC1
What This Means
Washing heater is short-circuited or has a wire disconnected; Heater contact check; Temperature sensor fault
What actually causes this:
The heating element has burned out or developed a short circuit.
First Thing to Check
Try running a cold water cycle to see if the washer works without using the heater.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the washing heater temperature sensor connections and connector
- 2
2. If the washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 3
3. Check for wire disconnection
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA52J8 Series Washers (2015) (2015–present)
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