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
Pressure hose where water level sensor is located is damaged (punctured); Pressure hose is clogged with foreign material; Pressure hose is folded; Too much lubricant applied to the insertion part of the air hose; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Water level sensor internal soldering fault; Water level sensor terminal disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected
What actually causes this:
The small rubber hose connected to the water level sensor got kinked, clogged, or popped off
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, wait a minute, then restart the cycle to see if the error clears
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check that the water level sensor and its connector are connected properly
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2. Check the pink color wire and orange color wire connections
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3. Measure the water level sensor frequency — normal is approximately 25.5 kHz with no load
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4. If an incorrect water level sensor is installed, an error will occur — verify the material code matches
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5. If the water level sensor is faulty, replace it
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6. If the error persists despite the above actions, replace the Main PBA
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF50R8500A Series Washers (2019) (2019–present)
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