What to do
- Restart it
Switch the washer off, wait a minute and start a new cycle. A one-off reading clears this way.
When to call an engineer
If it continues. The sensor is a cheap part, but it sits on the heating circuit, so for most people it's an engineer's job.
A repair visit will usually check the sensor's reading with a meter, then its wiring.
Before you book
- Note the model and serial number. They're on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
- Write down the exact code, and what the appliance was doing when it appeared.
- Check whether it's still under warranty. If it is, the repair may cost you nothing.
Parts people end up buying
Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
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Checked against
- Samsung Australia: washing machine error codes
- Samsung US: washer error codes
- Samsung Levant: error codes and their older equivalents
Last reviewed September 2026. Manufacturers update their pages, and your manual is the final word.