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Samsung · Washing machine

1C

Safe checks availableService if the code returns

error code

Samsung 1C means the washer detected a water-level or leakage condition.

Display form
1C
Lookup normalization
1C
Alternate forms
None retained in the official record

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Official meaning, scoped to this source

Samsung 1C means the washer detected a water-level or leakage condition.

Manufacturer
Samsung
Document
Samsung washing machine information and error codes · Official error-code index
Product family
washing machines covered by the US support index
Market and locale
US · en-US

This is an official-source interpretation for the stated scope, not a confirmed diagnosis. Meaning can change across brands, models, product families, and markets.

Market, product family, and model applicability

US · en-US · Samsung washing machines covered by the cited official US support page

Exact model applicability has not been verified.

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Safe external checks

Look for an external leak, check accessible hoses for kinks, and run an empty cycle to check for excess suds.

  1. Look for an external leak and check accessible supply and drain hoses for kinks.
  2. Run an empty cycle without additives to check for excess suds.

Safe checks and when to request service

Request Samsung service if 1C continues without suds.

  • Request Samsung service if 1C continues without suds.

Separate hazard signs such as smoke, flooding, sparks, or a burning smell require the manufacturer's safety instructions.

Do not do

Do not open the washer or access sensors or wiring.

Keep checks external and do not remove the secured drain-hose holder.

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Warranty coverage depends on the country, model, purchase date, and manufacturer terms. Have the model and serial number available, open the manufacturer's official support or warranty page, and ask whether the service route is authorized before paying for work.

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If the message returns

If 1C continues without suds, request Samsung service.

Source and scope

Official source verified at release
Market and locale
US · en-US
Product family
washing machines covered by the US support index
Content and safety verified on
July 26, 2026
Source updated by manufacturer
Not supplied in the official record

Samsung

Samsung washing machine information and error codes · Official error-code index

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Verification and review status

  • Content meaning and safety verifiedJuly 26, 2026
  • Source reachability statusOfficial source verified at release
  • Automated evidence review completedPassed · July 26, 2026
  • Automated safety rules checkPassed for this published safety boundary
  • Human technical reviewPending — no human completion is claimed
  • Publication gateAutomated publication checks passed · July 26, 2026
  • Official-source conflictNo unresolved conflict admitted to this public release

Automated checks and release approval are not a substitute for a qualified service professional or the exact manufacturer manual.

Evidence used for this guidance

  • 1E, LE, 1C, LC group

    Source-backed summary

    The group means moisture or a sensor issue; inspect for leaks and kinked hoses, run empty cycles for suds, and request service if the code continues without suds.

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