If the Samsung WF50BG8300 stops partway through a cycle, first decide whether it is actually stuck. Samsung's checkpoints say there may be a pause or soak period, and that a washer that does not get enough power will temporarily stop draining and spinning and then carry on. If it is genuinely stopped, look at the display: DC (door open), UB (unbalanced), 5C (drain filter), 4C (water supply), LC (leak) and OC (possible overflow) each have their own fix.
Differential
Likely causes of “Samsung front-load or top-load washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
A soak or pause inside the cycle
What separates it The drum stops with clothes soaking and the display still counts down
How to confirm Wait a few minutes; Samsung says the washer may start again on its own
- 2
A door that is not fully closed
What separates it DC shows on the display and the washer waits
How to confirm Close the door and press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to resume
- 3
A drain filter or water supply problem
What separates it 5C or 4C appears and the drum holds water or waits for water
How to confirm Follow the code: clean the drain filter for 5C, clean the mesh filters and check the taps for 4C
- 4
Low supply power
What separates it The washer stops draining or spinning and starts again without any action
How to confirm Check the circuit; the washer needs 120 V and a 15 amp individual branch circuit
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Which phase the washer stopped in and what the display shows
- Whether it restarted by itself after a few minutes
- Whether the drum holds water and whether the door lock icon is on
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedWait a few minutes
ReversibleGive the washer time. Samsung says a cycle may include a pause or soak and that low supply power makes the washer wait temporarily.
Read the code and act on it
ReversibleDC: close the door. UB: rebalance the load. 5C: clean the drain filter. 4C: check the water lines and mesh filters. LC: power off and check the drain system for leaks.
Check the taps and hose
ReversibleOpen both taps fully and make sure the hoses are not kinked. Clean the mesh filters if the washer waits during the fill.
Resume
ReversibleClose the door and press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start). For a code, power off for 2 to 3 minutes, power on and try again.
Drain and retry
ReversibleIf the washer will not restart, drain the drum through the emergency drain tube and run Rinse+Spin. Call service if the same code returns.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Codes that stop a cycle
- DC door open; UB unbalanced; 5C drain filter; 4C water supply; LC leak; OC overflow; 1C water level sensor; 3C motor.
- Resume
- Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start); the door lock icon must be off before the door opens.
- Tools and supplies
- A flashlight, towels, a wide container for the emergency drain and pliers for the mesh filters.
- Parts for this problem on the WF50A8600 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-20)
- switch door lock, part number DC34-00028A, at $173.20; water level pressure switch, part number DC96-01703Q, at $103.56; assy pump drain, part number DC97-20621C, at $250.31.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit models WF53BB8700, WF50A8600, WF42H5000, WF45K6500, WV60M9900, WV55M9600, WA55A7300, WA54R7200, WA52A5500, WA50R5200, WA50T5300, WA45T3200, WA40A3005, WF45B6300, WF45T6000, WF45R6100.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !OC (water may overflow) is a stop condition: close the taps, unplug and call service
- !LC (leak detected) means power off, find the leak and dry the area before you run the washer again
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
Exact questions
Common questions
Why does my Samsung WF50BG8300 stop mid-cycle?+
A built-in pause or soak, low supply power, an open door or a code condition such as UB, 5C or 4C.
What does OC mean?+
Water may overflow. Close the water valve and call for service.
Is DC an error?+
It only means the door is open. Close the door to resume.
When do I call Samsung?+
If an information code keeps returning after you power off for 2 to 3 minutes.
Why are the buttons disabled after a code?+
Depending on the model, the drain system may drain water automatically after a code and the Power and Start/Pause buttons may be disabled during that process.
What is the first thing to try when it stops?+
Wait a few minutes, then check the door and read the display; a pause or soak period is normal, and a power shortfall makes the washer wait until power is sufficient.
Why does the door stay locked after it stops?+
After a pause the door stays locked for one minute, and after a code and a drain for 3 minutes; the door lock light must be off before the door opens.
Should I keep restarting a stopped washer?+
No. Read the code first; restarting on OC (overflow) or LC (leak) can flood the floor.
Can a clogged mesh filter make it stop?+
Yes. The checkpoints for a washer that stops include making sure the mesh filter of the water supply hose at the faucets is not clogged and cleaning it periodically.