Error Code 1C
The washer cannot properly detect how much water is inside
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
Water level sensor fault; Incorrect connections of the water level sensor terminal; Hose for the water level sensor is folded or kinked; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The small rubber hose going to the water level sensor got kinked or pinched, so the washer cannot tell how full it is
First Thing to Check
Turn the washer off, wait 30 seconds, and restart — if the error comes back, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and contacts
- 2
2. Check the water level sensor frequency — should read approximately 25.5 kHz with no load
- 3
3. Connect the water level sensor and its connector, then verify Pink Color Wire and Orange Color Wire
- 4
4. If the water level sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 5
5. If the error persists, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF53BB8900 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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