Samsung groups OC, OE, 0C, 0E, and related codes as overflow errors: the washer senses too much water in the tub.
What OC / OE means
Samsung groups OC, OE, 0C, 0E, and related codes as overflow errors: the washer senses too much water in the tub.
What you may notice
- Water level appears unusually high
- The washer stops and drains
- Water may continue entering
- The cycle will not advance
Most likely causes
- 01A drain restriction
- 02A drain hose installation problem
- 03An inlet valve stuck open
- 04Excessive suds confusing level detection
- 05A pressure sensor or control fault
Safe checks, in order
Start with the simplest non-invasive check. Stop as soon as the error clears; repeated resets can hide a condition without correcting it.
Watch the fill
If water keeps entering while stopped, close both supply valves immediately.
Check the drain hose
Straighten kinks and verify correct standpipe installation.
Look for excess foam
Do not add more detergent; let the washer drain and settle.
Restart only once
After the water level is normal, disconnect power briefly and test empty.
Know where to stop
Treat uncontrolled filling or leaking as urgent. Shut off water and power without reaching through standing water.
When to call a technician or support
Call for service if water enters while the washer is off, the code returns empty, or drainage is clear but the level rises incorrectly.
When you call, have the exact product or vehicle model, model year where relevant, the complete code or symbol, and when it appeared.
Where this information came from
We use the manufacturer's current published guidance as the starting point, then organize it into a safer, beginner-friendly sequence.
Samsung Support — washing machine information and error codes Source last checked August 16, 2026. Manufacturer instructions and model manuals take priority over this independent summary.