Sometimes the Samsung washing machine after the start of washing suddenly stops spinning the drum and turns on the drain pump. At this time, the error OE, OF, E3, OC is displayed.
New models of Samsung washing machines give a 0E error, and an identical E3 error on the display is displayed in models that were produced before 2007.
What does the error mean?
OE error in Samsung typewriter means overfilling the drum with water. A signal is sent from the water level sensor to the washing machine, indicating that there is too much water in the drum - more than is required for the selected program. Therefore, the machine stops washing, after which it turns on the drain pump and displays OE on the display.
The 0F code also indicates overfilling with water - this is what this error means, which is highlighted on the washing machine. Although these error codes may indicate incorrect pressostat readings.
If your Samsung model does not have a display, how to determine this error? Check the indicators on the panel: at the same time, the lights of 40 ° C and cold water light up, and all washing modes blink.
Why does the error appear
If the error OF, OC, OE, E3 is on, then the reason may be:
- In the wrong connection of the drain hose to the sewer pipe, as a result of which the washing machine is filled with water through this hose;
- In valve lock for water inlet;
- In the use of low-quality powder or in excess of its quantity per wash cycle;
- In a failure that occurred in the control module.
Often, to remove the Samsung SMA error, you need to invite a professional craftsman, since it is possible that a breakdown has occurred.
What to do with errors OF, OC, OE, E3
They require a solution to the problem, but for this it is important to know how to fix the trouble code. And this directly depends on the cause of the OS indication.
Here's what you need to do to fix the situation and make the washing machine work properly:
- If there is a lot of powder in the drum, an abundant foam is formed. It enters the tube of the pressure switch and creates increased pressure. Therefore, the water level sensor starts the process of draining the water, and the code 0C, 0E, E3 is displayed on the screen of the washing machine. In this case, it is necessary to drain the water, pull out the laundry and start the machine to rinse to rinse the drum. Next, run the typewriter to check to make sure that the OC error has been fixed.
- If the washing machine is not properly connected to the drain hose, OE, OF, E3 will appear on the display. It is necessary to carry out the correct discharge into the sewer pipe.
- If there is a temporary malfunction in the control module, then here's how to fix it - turn off the washer, unplug the plug, let the machine rest for 5 minutes, then turn it on again and start the washing process.
If these methods of resetting the error did not help, then a professional inspection of the washing machine is necessary.
Breakdowns requiring a wizard call
Other serious malfunctions in the Samsung washing machine also cause errors marked by OS, OE, E3, OF:
- The water level sensor flounders - requires replacement of this element;
- The tube and air chamber of the pressure switch are clogged - these elements must be cleaned;
- Faulty control controller - requires a change in fuse or the entire controller;
- The bay valve has broken - needs to be replaced;
- Weak contact or a break in the wire of the water level sensor - it is necessary to connect the damaged wiring or install a new loop with the wires.
How to fix such breakdowns?
You can cope with the OE fault code yourself by first finding out its cause. But often it requires the intervention of a master who will fix the breakdown.