Samsung Washer — Error Code OC

Q: How do I fix the OC error on a Samsung washer?

Try first: Address the overflow. Follow the drainage checks to remove excess water and inspect for a stuck water valve or level sensor.

The water level rose above the permitted maximum.

brand Samsung appliance Washer market US component water level sensor category water_supply severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Address the overflow

Follow the drainage checks to remove excess water and inspect for a stuck water valve or level sensor.

moderate · basis: manufacturer first

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Samsung US Support — Washing Machine Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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