Error Code OC
The washer thinks there is too much water inside
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Water level sensor fault; Pressure hose folded, cut, or damaged; Freezing in the winter season (frozen hose); Inlet valve stuck open
What actually causes this:
The small hose that measures water level has a crack or is frozen in cold weather
First Thing to Check
Run a Spin Only cycle to drain the excess water, then restart — if it happens again in cold weather, the sensor line may be frozen
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. If the water level sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 2
2. Check the hose connected to the water level sensor — verify it is not folded, cut, or damaged
- 3
3. Check whether the hose is frozen (winter season) — use a hair dryer to defrost; consider relocating the unit to a warmer location
- 4
4. Restart after spinning to drain excess water
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5. If the error remains, contact a local Samsung service center
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF53BB8900 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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