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Samsung washer OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C code: the washer detected too much water

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.

Direct answer

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.

What this covers

  • Samsung washers displaying OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C
  • 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
Try in this order0 of 4 completed

  1. Confirm OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C on the exact model

    Reversible

    Photograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.

  2. Check the condition named by the code

    Reversible

    Turn the washer off and close both supply valves if water continues entering.

  3. Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause

    Reversible

    Check for excess detergent foam and verify that the drain hose is installed at the required height without siphoning.

  4. Run one controlled verification

    Reversible

    After 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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Exact questions

Common follow-ups

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.

When is professional service appropriate?+

Keep the valves closed and request service if filling continues while the washer is off.

Change recordAug. 17, 2026 — Published the exact OE, 0E, OC, 0C, 1 OC or 1 0C meaning, customer-safe checks and service boundary from Samsung Support.
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