On a supported Samsung washer, LC, LC1 or LE means the washer detected a leak or an incorrect drain condition. Stop the cycle, close the supply valves, dry the area, and find the first wet location. Then inspect inlet connections, dispenser, door seal and the drain hose insertion and rear retaining clamp.
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- Samsung washers displaying LC, LC1 or LE
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0 of 4 completedConfirm LC, LC1 or LE 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
ReversibleStop the cycle, close the supply valves, dry the area, and find the first wet location.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleInspect inlet connections, dispenser, door seal and the drain hose insertion and rear retaining clamp.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleCorrect only an external connection, then run a brief empty fill while watching for water. Keep water off and request service for water beneath the cabinet or a code that returns with no visible external leak.
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Common questions about “Samsung washer LC, LC1 or LE code”
What does LC, LC1 or LE mean on a Samsung washer?+
It means the washer detected a leak or an incorrect drain condition.
Can I clear LC, LC1 or LE 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.