Error Code OC
Your washer is overfilling with water
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Water supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose is clogged causing injection error at narrow section; Water supplied continually due to freezing or foreign material in water supply valve; Water level sensor is degraded; Water level sensor terminal is out of place
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor is not reading correctly, so the washer keeps filling with water
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer immediately and close the water supply faucets behind it
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the hose connected to the water level sensor
- 2
2. Check whether the hose is folded, cut, or damaged
- 3
3. If the water level sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 4
4. Check for frozen hose — use hair dryer to defrost in winter season; consider relocating unit to warmer location
- 5
5. Replace water level sensor if degraded
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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