Error Code tC1
A temperature sensor inside the washer is not reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tC1
What This Means
Washing heater sensor in the tub has a contact error or sensor fault; Connector is connected incorrectly or is disconnected; Wire disconnected from temperature sensor; Water level sensor operates without water due to freezing; Temperature sensor detects 100 to 150 degrees C and shuts off power; Dry temperature sensor fault; Condensing duct temperature sensor fault; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
A temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself has failed, giving false temperature readings
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for 5 minutes and plug it back in — if the error returns, 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 the connections for the dry heater temperature sensor connector — if it has a functional error, a tE error occurs
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4. Check the connections for the condensing duct temperature sensor connector — if it has a functional error, replace it
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5. Check for freezing in winter season
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6. If all sensors test normal, replace Main PBA
Other Error Codes for WF56H9100AW
An internal electronic module cannot communicate with the main board
The motor speed controller cannot communicate with the main board
The washer's main computer chip has stopped working
The washer's main computer chip has stopped working
The washer cannot detect the water level properly
The washer motor cannot spin or is struggling to turn
The washer is not getting water to fill the tub
The incoming water is too hot for the selected cycle