Error Code 1C
Your washer can't tell how much water is inside
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
The hose where the water level sensor is located is damaged (punctured); The hose is clogged with foreign material; The 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
Turn off the washer, wait a minute, and restart — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and contacts
- 2
2. Check the water level sensor frequency — should be approximately 25.5 kHz with no load
- 3
3. Connect the water level sensor and connector, then check the pink and orange color wires
- 4
4. Verify an incorrect water level sensor is not installed — check the material code
- 5
5. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it
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6. If the error persists after replacing the sensor, replace the main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF45M5 Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)
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