How do I fix error code 5C on my Samsung WF45R6100AW?

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Samsung WF45R6100AWWasher

Error Code 5C

Q: What does error code 5C mean on a Samsung WF45R6100AW?

The washer can't pump the water out of the tub Drain pump impeller is damaged internally; Wrong voltage is supplied to the parts; Part fault; Freezing in the winter season; Drain hose is clogged (injection error, foreign material); Drain pump is clogged with foreign material: rubber bands, coins, cotton, hair pins, etc.; Water pump terminal is not connected; Main PCB fault

The washer can't pump the water out of the tub

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Also displayed as: 5C

What This Means

Drain pump impeller is damaged internally; Wrong voltage is supplied to the parts; Part fault; Freezing in the winter season; Drain hose is clogged (injection error, foreign material); Drain pump is clogged with foreign material: rubber bands, coins, cotton, hair pins, etc.; Water pump terminal is not connected; Main PCB fault

What actually causes this:

Something like a coin, hair pin, or small piece of clothing got stuck in the drain pump filter

First Thing to Check

Look for a small access door on the bottom front of the washer — open it, unscrew the drain filter cap, and check for objects stuck inside (have towels ready for water)

Parts Involved

Drain Pump AssemblyDrain HoseDrain FilterMain PBA

How to Fix

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1. Check for any foreign material in the drain pump filter — remove rubber bands, coins, hair pins, etc.
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2. Check the drain pump resistance: approximately 6.3 ohms between the terminals
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3. Check the drain hose for kinks, clogs, or improper installation
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4. Check whether connections are correct and if there are any wires disconnected
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5. If frozen, use a hair dryer to defrost or consider relocating unit to a warmer location
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6. If the drain pump operates abnormally intermittently when water temperature is high, check the motor revolutions
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7. If the drain pump is faulty, replace it
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8. If the Main PBA relay operates abnormally, replace the PBA