Error Code LC
The washer has detected a water leak
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LC / LC1
What This Means
Water leakage on the base, hose, valve, or tub connection; Foreign material (underwear, wires, coins) clogging the drain bellows; Fault of a hose or incorrect part engagement; Drain pump not operating normally
What actually causes this:
A small item like a sock or coin got stuck in the drain and is causing water to back up and leak
First Thing to Check
Check the debris filter at the bottom front of the washer — clean out any objects or buildup
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for any leakage on the base, hose, valve, and tub connections — take required action
- 2
2. During natural draining, check for foreign material such as underwear, wires, or coins in the drain bellows — remove them
- 3
3. Check the drain motor operation — replace if it does not operate normally
- 4
4. For pump type: check for leakage on the base, hose, valve, and tub connections
This Error Applies To
Samsung WH53DBH700 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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