Error Code LC
Water is leaking from somewhere inside the washer
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LC
What This Means
Heater engagement fault (out of place); Air hose is out of place causing water leakage during spin cycle; Tub back at the safety bolt fixing part is broken; Too much detergent causing foaming and water leakage at the front; 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 is engaged in the opposite direction or rubber packaging is omitted; Screws that hold tub back and front are fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor is faulty
What actually causes this:
A hose connection came loose or the drain pump filter cover wasn't tightened properly after cleaning
First Thing to Check
Check the floor around your washer for water — also check if the drain pump filter cover at the bottom front is tightly closed
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check for any leakage on the base, hoses, valve, and tub connections
- 2
2. Check the drain pump bellows for foreign material such as underwire or coins
- 3
3. During natural draining, check if drain bellows are clogged with foreign material — remove it
- 4
4. Check the drain motor operation and replace if it does not operate normally
- 5
5. Check for foreign material in the pump (automatic drainage type)
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6. Check the base, hoses, valve, and tub connections (pump type)
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF45M5 Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)
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