Name: Samsung WF45M5100AW
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 1C mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

Your washer can't tell how much water is inside. Cause: The hose where the water level sensor is located is damaged (punctured); The hose is clogged with foreign material; The hose is folded; Too much lubricant applied to the insertion part of the air hose; Hose engagement error (disengaged); Part fault (faulty internal soldering); Water level sensor terminal is disengaged; Main PBA fault; PBA connector terminal is not connected.

Question 2

What does error code 3C mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

The washer's motor isn't spinning correctly. Cause: Motor spin net is not engaged; Motor internal coil is damaged (short-circuited or cut); Hall sensor terminal is not connected; Foreign material (a screw) has entered the motor; Motor overloaded due to too much laundry (non-sensing); Motor hall sensor terminal is not connected; PBA fault or weak motor driving signal from PBA; Unstable relay operation; Erroneous operating signals from the motor hall sensor; IPM terminal of the main PBA is not connected; DD motor cover is out of place; PCB housing terminal is not connected; DD motor fault.

Question 3

What does error code 4C mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

Your washer isn't filling with water. Cause: Foreign material entering the water supply valve; Water supply valve terminal is not connected (wire disconnected); Warm water and rinse connectors are wrongly connected to each other; PCB terminal from the drain hose to the detergent drawer is not connected; Transparent hose is folded or torn; Cold and warm water supply hoses are wrongly engaged into each other.

Question 4

What does error code 4C2 mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

The incoming water is too hot for delicate cycles. Cause: Hot water supply temperature exceeds 50 degrees C; Cold and warm water supply hoses are wrongly engaged (swapped); Temperature sensor fault.

Question 5

What does error code 5C mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

Your washer can't pump the water out. Cause: Pump motor impeller is damaged internally; Wrong voltage supplied to the parts; Part fault; Freezing in the winter season; Drain hose is clogged (injection error or foreign material); Clogged with foreign material; Water pump terminal is not connected; Foreign objects collected inside the drain pump (rubber bands, bills, cotton, hair pins, coins).

Question 6

What does error code 8C mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

The vibration sensor has a problem. Cause: MEMS PBA wire connections are loose or disconnected; MEMS PBA defective.

Question 7

What does error code 8C1 mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

The vibration sensor detected a problem with its own readings. Cause: MEMS PBA defective; Data error detected in MEMS PBA; Wire connections to MEMS PBA are loose or disconnected.

Question 8

What does error code 8C2 mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

The vibration sensor has a connection problem. Cause: MEMS PBA wire connections are loose or disconnected; MEMS PBA defective.

Question 9

What does error code 9C1 mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

Your washer isn't getting enough electrical power. Cause: Under voltage supply to the washer; Use of a plug receptacle or extension cord causing voltage drop; Long connecting wire (1m wire can cause up to 10V momentary drop); Main PBA fault.

Question 10

What does error code 9C2 mean on Samsung WF45M5100AW?

Accepted Answer

Your washer is getting too much electrical power. Cause: Over voltage supply to the washer; Unstable power supply in the home; Main PBA fault.

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Code	Meaning	Severity
1C	Your washer can't tell how much water is inside	Moderate
3C	The washer's motor isn't spinning correctly	Moderate
4C	Your washer isn't filling with water	Moderate
4C2	The incoming water is too hot for delicate cycles	Moderate
5C	Your washer can't pump the water out	Moderate
8C	The vibration sensor has a problem	Moderate
8C1	The vibration sensor detected a problem with its own readings	Moderate
8C2	The vibration sensor has a connection problem	Moderate