On a supported Samsung washer, 5C, 5E, SE, nd, SC or 1 5C means water is not draining at the expected rate. Cancel the cycle, let hot water cool, protect the floor, and inspect the drain hose for kinks or excessive standpipe insertion. Then clean the user-accessible debris filter on models that provide one and reinstall its cap and emergency drain tube securely.
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- Samsung washers displaying 5C, 5E, SE, nd, SC or 1 5C
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0 of 4 completedConfirm 5C, 5E, SE, nd, SC or 1 5C on the exact model
ReversiblePhotograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.
Check the condition named by the code
ReversibleCancel the cycle, let hot water cool, protect the floor, and inspect the drain hose for kinks or excessive standpipe insertion.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleClean the user-accessible debris filter on models that provide one and reinstall its cap and emergency drain tube securely.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleRun Drain/Spin empty and confirm the tub empties without the code. Service is appropriate when the pump only hums, the filter is clear, and the hose and household drain are open.
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Common questions about “Samsung washer 5C, 5E, SE, nd, SC or 1 5C code”
What does 5C, 5E, SE, nd, SC or 1 5C mean on a Samsung washer?+
It means water is not draining at the expected rate.
Can I clear 5C, 5E, SE, nd, SC or 1 5C by resetting the washer?+
A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.