Error Code TC1
The washer's temperature sensor 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 contact error or sensor fault; Connector connected incorrectly or disconnected; Water frozen causing water level sensor to operate without water and temperature sensor to detect 100-150°C; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself failed
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for 60 seconds and plug it back in to see if the error clears
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the connections for the washing heater temperature sensor connector
- 2
2. Verify the connector is properly seated and not disconnected
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3. If the washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
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4. Check for frozen conditions in winter
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF50R8500A Series Washers (2019) (2019–present)
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