Error Code TC1
A temperature sensor in the washer isn't reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: TC1
What This Means
Washing heater temperature sensor has a contact error or is faulty; Connector is connected incorrectly or is disconnected; Dry temperature sensor fault; Faulty or incorrect connections of the dry condensing sensor; Main PCB fault; Freezing in the winter season causing water level sensor to operate without water; Temperature sensor detects 100 to 150 degrees C overheat
What actually causes this:
A temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait a minute, and restart — if the error persists, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections for the washing heater temperature sensor connector
- 2
2. If the washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it (tE error occurs)
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3. Check the connections for the dry heater temperature sensor connector
- 4
4. If the dry heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
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5. Check the connections for the duct condensing temperature sensor connector
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6. If the duct condensing temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF45M5 Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)
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