Error Code LC
Your washer is leaking water
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 out of place causing water leakage during spin cycle; Tub back at safety bolts fixing part is broken; Foaming from too much detergent causing front water leakage; Connecting hose to detergent drawer connected incorrectly; Drain pump filter cover engaged incorrectly; Water leakage at the drain hose; Duct condensing holding screws are worn; Nozzle-diaphragm engaged in opposite direction or rubber packaging omitted; Tub back and front holding screws fastened incorrectly; Leakage sensor fault
What actually causes this:
A hose connection came loose, the door seal is damaged, or the drain filter cover isn't on tight
First Thing to Check
Check the drain filter cover at the bottom front of the washer to make sure it's screwed in tight
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for any leakage on the base, hoses, valves, and tub connections
- 2
2. Check whether there is any foreign material in the bellows (underwire, coins, etc.)
- 3
3. During natural draining, if drain bellows are clogged with foreign material, remove it
- 4
4. Check the drain motor operation — replace if it does not operate normally
- 5
5. For pump type: check for leakage on the base, hoses, valves, and tub connections
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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