Error Code OC
The washer thinks there is too much water inside
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: OC
What This Means
Water level sensor fault; Pressure hose folded, cut, or damaged; Freezing in the winter season (frozen hose); Inlet valve stuck open
What actually causes this:
The small hose that measures water level has a crack or is frozen in cold weather
First Thing to Check
Run a Spin Only cycle to drain the excess water, then restart — if it happens again in cold weather, the sensor line may be frozen
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. If the water level sensor has a functional error, replace it
- 2
2. Check the hose connected to the water level sensor — verify it is not folded, cut, or damaged
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3. Check whether the hose is frozen (winter season) — use a hair dryer to defrost; consider relocating the unit to a warmer location
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4. Restart after spinning to drain excess water
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5. If the error remains, contact a local Samsung service center
Other Error Codes for WF53BB8700ATUS
The washer does not detect that the door is closed
The water heater or its temperature sensor is not working right
The washer cannot properly detect how much water is inside
The washer has detected a water leak
The water temperature sensor is not reading correctly
The washer detected an electrical problem with its power or motor circuit
The washer's main control board and display board are not communicating
The main control board and motor driver board stopped talking to each other