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Samsung range or oven code bAd LinE: meaning and exact next steps

bAd LinE means The electrical supply or terminal connection is incorrect. This answer applies only to Samsung electric, induction, gas ranges and wall ovens; code meanings and safe customer actions vary by model and fuel type.

Direct answer

On the covered Samsung range or oven, bAd LinE means the electrical supply or terminal connection is incorrect. First, turn off the range at the breaker.

Definition versus diagnosis

The display names a detected condition—not an automatically failed part.

KnownThe exact manufacturer definition and operating state shown above.Not yet provenA replacement component, wiring fault or internal cause without controlled isolation.Next evidenceThe first safe observation or test in the ordered checklist below.

What this covers

  • Samsung range or oven covered by the cited source
  • Displayed code or documented alias: bAd LinE
  • The exact operating state described by the manufacturer

What it does not cover

  • ×Another product type or original-manufacturer platform
  • ×A visually similar but different code
  • ×Internal live electrical, sealed-system, gas, battery-cell or control-board repair
Try in this order0 of 4 completed

  1. Match every character and the exact product

    Reversible

    Photograph the complete display and product label. This record covers bAd LinE on Samsung electric, induction, gas ranges and wall ovens; code meanings and safe customer actions vary by model and fuel type.

  2. Preserve the failure state

    Reversible

    Turn off the range at the breaker. Record the operating stage, recent change and what still works before clearing the message.

  3. Correct only the documented fault domain

    Reversible

    Have a qualified electrician correct the supply/terminal connection. Do not borrow a reset or meaning from a similar code, product or model year.

  4. Verify once, then respect the service boundary

    Reversible

    Repeat only the shortest safe action that reaches the original stage. If bAd LinE returns, stop repeated resets and use model-specific manufacturer support.

Evidence ledger

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.

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Samsung SupportSamsung range and oven error codes

Samsung's US range and wall oven error-code article, read in a rendered browser 2026-08-20. It documents an underlined u, -dE-/-dC-, tESt/tE5t, bAd LinE, C-10, C-24, C-F0, Light, Restart, Completed and Cooktop in use; other codes are directed to Err.

Exact questions

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What does bAd LinE mean on a Samsung range or oven?+

The electrical supply or terminal connection is incorrect.

Can I reset bAd LinE without fixing the cause?+

A reset may hide the display temporarily but does not correct the documented fault. Record the code and complete only the safe checks first.

Why is the complete model number required?+

Manufacturers reuse characters across platforms. The model number determines which official table, controls and service boundary apply.

When should I stop?+

Stop for heat, arcing, discoloration or repeated breaker trips.

Change recordAug. 17, 2026 — Added from the cited first-party Samsung code reference with explicit product scope and stop conditions.
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