What to check first
Can I keep using it?
Do not keep using the appliance while this warning is active.
Do not keep running the appliance when water is visible, a leak warning is active, or water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Stop the cycle if safe, turn off water when appropriate, protect the floor, and avoid repeated resets until the leak source is understood.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not keep running the appliance while this code is active.
- Do not repeatedly reset, tip, or move the appliance to clear a leak code.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Water leak near the washer
- Kinked or misrouted hoses
- Water level or leak sensor issue
Basic checks
- Stop the cycle and look for visible water around the washer.
- Check the visible supply and drain hoses for kinks or loose routing.
- Keep the washer off if water is near the cord, outlet, or controls.
- Check that the appliance sits level without rocking; if it tilts, leveling can affect float or leak sensing.
- Look around and under the appliance for visible water; if any water appears, stop use before another cycle.
Reset or retry steps
- Retry only after the area is dry, hoses look secure, and Samsung's guidance no longer shows the alert.
When to call a technician
- Call Samsung service if LC, LC1, 1C, or 1E returns after visible leak and hose checks.
- Call service immediately if water reaches electrical areas or the leak source is not obvious.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
FAQ
What does Samsung Washer code LC usually mean?
Commonly logged when the washer detected moisture where it should not be or a water-level sensing issue. Model context matters: Samsung groups 1E, LE, 1C, LC, LC1, 1 1C, and 1 LC as water-level or leakage alerts; this record keeps the clearest common variants as direct aliases.
Can I keep using the washer with code LC?
Do not keep using the appliance until the visible issue has been checked and the relevant safety warnings have been addressed. Do not use the washer with water near electrical parts.
When should I call a technician for Samsung LC?
Call Samsung service if LC, LC1, 1C, or 1E returns after visible leak and hose checks. A qualified technician may check Leak sensor, Water level sensor, and Hose assembly against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.