Name: Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 1C mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The washer cannot correctly sense the water level inside the drum. Cause: Pressure hose damaged (punctured); Pressure hose clogged with foreign material; Pressure hose folded; Too much lubricant applied to air hose insertion part; Hose disengaged from sensor; Water level sensor internal soldering fault; Water level sensor terminal disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal not connected.

Question 2

What does error code 3C mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The washer's motor cannot spin the drum properly. Cause: Motor spin net not engaged; Motor internal coil damaged (short-circuited or cut); Hall sensor terminal not connected; Foreign material (e.g., screw) entered the motor; Motor overloaded due to too much laundry (non-sensing); Motor hall sensor terminal not connected; PBA fault — weak motor driving signal; DD motor terminal of main PBA not connected; PCB housing terminal not connected; DD motor fault; PBA fault.

Question 3

What does error code 3CA mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The heat pump compressor motor has failed or lost its connection. Cause: Defective BLDC Compressor; Incorrect connection of BLDC Compressor; Defective Inverter PBA; Short circuit in PBA; Abnormal connector terminal pins.

Question 4

What does error code 4C mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The washer is not getting water from the supply lines. Cause: Water supply valve terminal not connected (wire disconnected); Warm water and rinse connectors wrongly connected to each other; PCB terminal from drain hose to detergent drawer not connected; Pressure hose folded or torn; Water supply hoses kinked; Cold and hot water supply hoses not connected correctly.

Question 5

What does error code 4C2 mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The incoming water is too hot for the delicate cycle selected. Cause: Water temperature sensed higher than 50 degrees C in Wool or Lingerie course; Hot water supply connected to cold water inlet; Water heater temperature set too high.

Question 6

What does error code 5C mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The washer cannot pump the water out of the drum. Cause: Drain pump motor impeller damaged internally; Wrong voltage supplied to parts; Drain pump part fault; Freezing in winter season; Drain hose clogged (injection error, foreign material); Drain pump clogged with foreign material (rubber bands, coins, cotton, hair pins); Water pump terminal not connected; Overflow detected three times in a row.

Question 7

What does error code 8C mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The washer's vibration sensor detected a problem. Cause: Excessive vibration detected by MEMS sensor; MEMS sensor fault; Main PCB fault.

Question 8

What does error code 9C1 mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The washer is not receiving enough electrical power. Cause: Under voltage supplied to the washer; Extension cord causing voltage drop; Main PBA fault (sometimes); Defective Inverter PBA; Plug outlet used instead of direct wall connection.

Question 9

What does error code 9C2 mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The washer is receiving too much electrical power. Cause: Over voltage supplied to the washer; Main PBA fault (sometimes); Defective Inverter PBA; Unstable power supply in the home.

Question 10

What does error code 9C5 mean on Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1?

Accepted Answer

The washer is detecting unusual electrical activity when it should be idle. Cause: Abnormal current sensing defect in ready state which is not operating motor; PBA control circuit fault.

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Code	Meaning	Severity
1C	The washer cannot correctly sense the water level inside the drum	Moderate
3C	The washer's motor cannot spin the drum properly	Moderate
3CA	The heat pump compressor motor has failed or lost its connection	Critical
4C	The washer is not getting water from the supply lines	Moderate
4C2	The incoming water is too hot for the delicate cycle selected	Moderate
5C	The washer cannot pump the water out of the drum	Moderate
8C	The washer's vibration sensor detected a problem	Moderate
9C1	The washer is not receiving enough electrical power	Critical