How do I fix error code OC on a Samsung washers?

1. undefined: 1. Check if the water level sensor is defective — replace if so 2. undefined: 2. Check if water is being supplied continuously due to freezing or foreign materials in the water supply valve 3. undefined: 3. Check the water level sensor terminal connections

Samsung Washers2017–present

Error Code OC

Q: What does error code OC mean on a Samsung washers?

The washer has too much water in it and is overflowing Water supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose clogged causing water level detection failure and continuous water supply; Water supplied continually due to freezing or foreign material in the water supply valve; Water level sensor degraded; Water level sensor terminal out of place

The washer has too much water in it and is overflowing

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 water level detection failure and continuous water supply; Water supplied continually due to freezing or foreign material in the water supply valve; Water level sensor degraded; Water level sensor terminal out of place

What actually causes this:

The water level sensor failed and the washer doesn't know to stop filling with water

First Thing to Check

Turn off the washer immediately and turn off the water supply faucets behind it

Parts Involved

Water Level SensorWater Supply ValveDrain Hose

How to Fix

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1. Check if the water level sensor is defective — replace if so
2
2. Check if water is being supplied continuously due to freezing or foreign materials in the water supply valve
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3. Check the water level sensor terminal connections