On a supported Samsung washer, OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C means the washer detected too much water. Turn the washer off and close both supply valves if water continues entering. Then check for excess detergent foam and verify that the drain hose is installed at the required height without siphoning.
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- Samsung washers displaying OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C
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0 of 4 completedConfirm OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C 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
ReversibleTurn the washer off and close both supply valves if water continues entering.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleCheck for excess detergent foam and verify that the drain hose is installed at the required height without siphoning.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleAfter the water level is controlled, restore power once and run an empty rinse without detergent. Keep the valves closed and request service if filling continues while the washer is off.
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What does OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C mean on a Samsung washer?+
It means the washer detected too much water.
Can I clear OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C 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.