Error Code OC
Your washer is overfilling with water.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Water is supplied continually because the water level detection does not work; Drain hose is clogged and there is an injection (at a narrow section) preventing water level detection; Water is supplied continually because of freezing or foreign material in the water supply valve; Water level sensor is degraded
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor has failed, so the washer does not know when to stop filling, or the water inlet valve is stuck open.
First Thing to Check
Turn off both water supply faucets behind the washer immediately to stop the water flow.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if the water level sensor is replaced or defective
- 2
2. Check whether water is being supplied continuously due to freezing or foreign materials in the water supply valve
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA52J8 Series Washers (2015) (2015–present)
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