Samsung Washing Machine Error Code 5C
5C on a Samsung washing machine usually means: The washer cannot drain the water away. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 5C points to the drain pump.
Fix it fast: Clear the drain. Full ranked steps below.
- Likely part
- drain pump
- Fault type
- drainage
How to fix 5C — ranked steps
Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.
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1 Clear the drain
Easy- Empty via the emergency drain hose, clean the pump filter, and check the drain hose for blockages or kinks.
Other Samsung Washing Machine codes
Not Filling Errors: There is an issue with the water supply. See our article: Washing Machine won't Fill Up or Drain. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code nF points to the drain pump.
Not Filling Errors: There is an issue with the water supply. See our article: Washing Machine won't Fill Up or Drain. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 4E points to the drain pump.
Not Filling Errors: There is an issue with the water supply. See our article: Washing Machine won't Fill Up or Drain. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 7E points to the drain pump.
Not Filling Errors: There is an issue with the water supply. See our article: Washing Machine won't Fill Up or Drain. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code E1 points to the drain pump.
Not Draining Errors: Water is not being drained from the machine at the correct speed - or at all. Check the drain hose angle from the machine, and make sure it's not clogged by any foreign substances. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code nD points to the drain pump.
Not Draining Errors: Water is not being drained from the machine at the correct speed - or at all. Check the drain hose angle from the machine, and make sure it's not clogged by any foreign substances. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 5E points to the drain pump.
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