Error Code TC1
The wash water temperature sensor is not reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: TC1
What This Means
Washing temperature sensor fault; Connector connected incorrectly or disconnected; Water frozen or sensor frozen in winter; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait 5 minutes, and restart — if the error persists, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the connections for the washing heater temperature sensor connector
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2. If the washing heater temperature sensor has a functional error, replace it
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3. Check for freezing in winter season
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4. The temperature sensor at the bottom detects 100-150 degrees C and triggers power off — verify sensor readings
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