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Samsung washer error code

Samsung washer code LE / 1E / 1C: Water level or leak error

Samsung washers

What LE means

The washer has detected moisture where it doesn't belong, or there's a problem with the water level sensor.

Also shown as: 1E, 1C, LC, LC1, depending on the model.

Likely causes

  • A small leak at a hose or connection
  • Kinked supply or drain hose
  • Too much detergent or non-HE detergent making excess suds

Safe first checks

  1. Look for any sign of a leak under and behind the washer. Fixing the leak clears the code.
  2. Make sure the supply and drain hoses aren't kinked. Don't remove the screw on the back that holds the drain hose.
  3. Run an empty cycle with no detergent. If suds appear, too much or non-HE detergent was used: keep running empty cycles until no suds appear.

When to stop

If there are no suds and the code continues, the washer needs service.

Checked against: Samsung US: Washing machine information and error codes. Codes can differ by model and year, so confirm with your owner's manual.