Samsung Washing Machine 1E / 1C Error: Meaning and Fix

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Quick answer

Samsung says 1E or 1C is a water level sensor issue. Samsung UK says to switch off at the mains, wait 1 minute and start a new programme. Samsung US also checks for leaks and excess suds before requesting service.

ProblemWater level sensor error
Fix it yourself?Try a restart first
If it keeps comingSamsung service if it continues
Also shown as1C

Common causes

  • Water level sensor issue
  • Samsung US: moisture or a leak somewhere it should not be

Fix it step by step

  1. Switch the machine off at the mains.
  2. Wait 1 minute, switch it back on and start a new programme.
  3. Samsung US: check for leaks, and check the supply and drain hoses for kinks.
  4. Samsung US: run an empty cycle with no detergent. If suds appear, repeat until they are gone.

Still showing 1E?

  • Samsung US says to request service if there are no suds and the code continues.

हिंदी में

1E या 1C का मतलब है पानी का लेवल बताने वाला सेंसर ठीक से काम नहीं कर रहा।

  1. मशीन मेन स्विच से बंद करें।
  2. 1 मिनट रुकें, फिर चालू करके नया प्रोग्राम शुरू करें।
  3. लीक या ज़्यादा झाग तो नहीं, ये देखें। फिर भी आए तो Samsung सर्विस बुलाएं।

Questions people ask

Are 1E and 1C the same error?

Yes. Samsung lists 1E and 1C together as a water level sensor issue.

Is 1E the same as LE1?

Samsung UK lists LE1 separately as a low water level code. Samsung US groups 1E with LE and LC as water level or leakage errors.

Can I fix 1E myself?

You can try a restart. Samsung US also suggests checking for leaks, kinked hoses and leftover suds before requesting service.

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