Error Code OC
The washer is overfilling with water.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC/OF
What This Means
Water level detection not working so water supplies continuously; Drain hose clogged at narrow section causing injection error and failed level detection; Freezing or foreign material in water supply valve keeping it open; Water level sensor degraded; Water level sensor fault
What actually causes this:
The water level sensor's air hose has a hole or is disconnected, so the machine cannot tell how full it is and keeps adding water.
First Thing to Check
Turn off the water supply faucets behind the washer immediately to stop the overfilling, then call for service.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the hose connected to water level sensor — check if folded, cut, or damaged
- 2
2. If water level sensor has functional error, replace it
- 3
3. Check if error occurs due to freezing in winter — thaw as directed
- 4
4. Check drain hose for clogs
- 5
5. Check water supply valve for foreign material keeping it open
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WW22N6850QX Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)
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