Error Code OC
Your washer is overfilling with water beyond the safe level.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Water supplied continually because water level detection does not work; Drain hose clogged causing water level detection failure and continuous water supply; Water supplied continually due to freezing or foreign material in water supply valve; Water level sensor is degraded; Water level sensor terminal is out of place
What actually causes this:
The washer keeps filling with water because the water level sensor hose is kinked or disconnected, so it cannot tell how full the tub is.
First Thing to Check
Turn off the water supply faucets behind the washer immediately to stop the flow, then unplug the washer.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the hose connected to the water level sensor — verify it is not folded, cut, or damaged
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2. If the water level sensor has a functional error, replace it
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3. Check the drain hose for clogs or narrow sections causing injection errors
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4. Check for frozen conditions in the water supply valve
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5. If frozen, use a hair dryer to defrost the hose and consider relocating the unit to a warmer location
Other Error Codes for WF45N5300AV
An internal communication module in your washer has lost its connection.
Your washer's vibration sensor has a general fault.
Your washer's main computer board has crashed and cannot recover.
Your washer's door lock mechanism has a hardware fault.
Your washer's motor controller has lost communication with the main board.
Your washer is not getting enough water to start or continue the cycle.
Your washer is not getting enough electrical power to run properly.
Your washer cannot detect the water level inside the drum.