Error Code 1C
The washer cannot detect how much water is in the tub.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 1C
What This Means
Water level sensor air hose is damaged (punctured); Air hose is clogged with foreign material; Air hose is folded or kinked; Too much lubricant applied to the air hose insertion point; Hose disengaged from sensor; Internal soldering fault on sensor; Water level sensor terminal is disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected
What actually causes this:
Usually the small rubber air hose connected to the water level sensor has come loose, gotten kinked, or cracked.
First Thing to Check
Open the top panel and look for a small rubber hose near the top — make sure it is firmly attached at both ends and not kinked or cracked.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the water level sensor terminal connections and verify properly connected
- 2
2. Check the part code of the water level sensor connector
- 3
3. Check the water level sensor terminal frequency (Approx. 26.4 KHz without water, Min 25.9 KHz)
- 4
4. If the water level sensor hose is broken, check all wire connections
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5. If the water level sensor is defective, replace it
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6. If no problems found for all above procedures, replace the main PBA
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
Other Error Codes for WA52J8060AW
The washer's temperature sensor is giving wrong readings.
A specific internal water leak has been found.
There are too many soap suds in the washer.
The washer's vibration sensor board has a problem.
The washer's clutch position sensor is sending incorrect signals.
The washer's main computer chip has crashed.
The washer's motor cannot spin or is getting bad signals.
The washer is getting too much electrical power.