Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code LC

Your washer detected water leaking where it shouldn't be

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LC

What This Means

Air hose is out of place and water leakage occurs during spin cycle; Tub back at the safety bolts fixing part is broken; Water leakage at front with foaming because of too much detergent; Connecting hose to detergent drawer is connected incorrectly; Drain pump filter cover is engaged incorrectly; Water leakage at the drain hose; Duct condensing holding screws are worn; Nozzle-diaphragm engaged in opposite direction or rubber packaging omitted; Screws that hold tub back and front in place are fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor is faulty; Fault of a hose because drain bellows are clogged with foreign material; Foreign material such as underwear wires or coins in drain

What actually causes this:

Water is leaking from a loose hose connection, a clogged drain filter, or too much detergent causing excess suds

First Thing to Check

Check around the base of the washer for standing water and reduce the amount of detergent you're using

Parts Involved

Drain PumpDrain HoseAir HoseDiaphragmLeakage SensorTubDrain Pump Filter Cover

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. DRAIN PUMP TYPE (Automatic Drainage): Check whether there is any foreign material in the bellows

  2. 2

    2. Check for any leakage on the base, Hose, Valve and Tub connections

  3. 3

    3. Check for foreign material such as underwire or coins

  4. 4

    4. During natural draining, check for DV case leakage

  5. 5

    5. Remove the foreign material — replace if incorrect engagement or faulty part

  6. 6

    6. Check the drain motor operation

  7. 7

    7. PUMP TYPE: Check for any leakage on base, Hose, Valve and Tub connections

  8. 8

    8. Check if the water level sensor has a functional error — if so, replace it

  9. 9

    9. Check the hose connected to the water — if torn or has a hole, check/replace

This Error Applies To

Samsung WF45K6 Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: WF45K6500AV/A2Service manual exact match: WF45K6500AW/A2Service manual exact match: WF45K6200AZ/A2Service manual exact match: WF45K6200AW/A2

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