Error Code 1C
Your washer can't tell how much water is inside the tub
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
Water level sensor hose is damaged (punctured); Hose is clogged with foreign material; Hose is folded; Too much lubricant applied to the insertion part of the air hose; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Part fault (faulty internal soldering); Water level sensor terminal is disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal is not connected
What actually causes this:
The small rubber hose connected to the water level sensor got kinked, clogged, or came loose
First Thing to Check
Make sure nothing is pressing against the back of the washer that could pinch a hose
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Make sure the water level sensor terminal and the connector are connected
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2. Check the water level sensor after it is used — check frequency
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3. Water level sensor frequency: Approx. 25.5 KHz with no load
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4. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it
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5. If the error persists despite taking the action above, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF45K6 Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)
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