Direct answer
On a supported Samsung washer, 9C1, 9C2, UC, 9E1, 9E2 or PF means the washer detected irregular supply voltage or a power interruption. Connect the washer directly to its correctly rated dedicated outlet without an extension cord. Then confirm the breaker has not tripped and ask an electrician to test unstable or incorrect voltage.
What this covers
- Samsung washers displaying 9C1, 9C2, UC, 9E1, 9E2 or PF
- The code and product type exactly match the official source
- Customer-accessible checks before component replacement
What it does not cover
- ×A similar code on another manufacturer or appliance type
- ×Codes omitted from the exact model manual
- ×Internal wiring, sealed-panel or live-electrical repair
Confirm 9C1, 9C2, UC, 9E1, 9E2 or PF 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
ReversibleConnect the washer directly to its correctly rated dedicated outlet without an extension cord.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleConfirm the breaker has not tripped and ask an electrician to test unstable or incorrect voltage.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleAfter stable power is restored, run one empty cycle and monitor for a repeat. Stop immediately for heat, arcing, damaged cords or repeated breaker trips.
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Sources behind this answer
Visible sources support the visible claims. Home Product Support records the publisher, the fact used and the review date; community reports can suggest an issue but do not become a published fact on their own.
Exact questions
Common follow-ups
What does 9C1, 9C2, UC, 9E1, 9E2 or PF mean on a Samsung washer?+
It means the washer detected irregular supply voltage or a power interruption.
Can I clear 9C1, 9C2, UC, 9E1, 9E2 or PF 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.
When is professional service appropriate?+
Stop immediately for heat, arcing, damaged cords or repeated breaker trips.
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