No verified model list is available for this code
A manufacturer code/support source may be available, but no exact supported model has been documented for this record. Do not treat the code as a model-specific diagnosis without checking the manual.
Verify the full model number against the manufacturer manual.
Open manufacturer sourceWhat does this code mean?
For certain Samsung washing machines, LC/LC1 calls for checking the drain hose position and possible blockage; it is not proof of a leaking part.
Source scope: Compatibility with specific model numbers has not been established. Always check your exact appliance manual.
The manufacturer lists this code and general meaning; compatibility with your exact model has not been verified. Follow your model manual.
Open manufacturer sourceWhat can you try?
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Confirm exact code and model
Record whether the display shows LC or LC1 and the full model label; Samsung says meanings can vary by model.
What the result means: This avoids applying a blanket leak diagnosis to every washer.
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Check the drain-hose end
Without moving a heavy appliance alone, check accessible hose routing, kinks and whether its end is lying on the floor. Installation height must match your manual.
What the result means: Incorrect placement or kinks can disturb drainage.
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Separate drainage issues from leakage
Check for backing-up drains, visible leaks and crushed hoses. If water is near electrical connections, stop using the machine and isolate power only if safe.
What the result means: An LC display alone does not prove a specific leaking component.
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Test only in safe conditions
After safe visual corrections, follow your model manual for a test cycle. If LC returns, provide the model and code to Samsung service.
What the result means: Do not dismantle sensors or control boards.
Stop immediately for leaks, smoke, burning smell or electrical danger. For gas leaks, leave the area and call local emergency services.
How do you actually fix this?
Start with safe checks. Some codes have no safe home fix; in that case we explain what the professional repair actually involves.
Practical fixes you can try
- Stop the appliance and let hot water cool. Check the sink drain and the visible outlet hose for restrictions or sharp bends.
- On washers with a user-accessible emergency drain and pump filter, use a tray and towels, drain slowly, and remove lint or coins as the manual describes. Never unscrew a filter suddenly with hot water inside.
- After refitting every cover and filter, run only the manual-approved drain/cancel cycle.
If it persists, how is it actually repaired?
If draining still fails, a technician checks the pump for blockage, the drain path and the pump command signal, clears the restriction, and repairs or replaces only a proven failed component.
How do you know it is fixed? The appliance should drain without leaving abnormal standing water. If the code returns, do not keep repeating the cycle.
Safety and warranty: Warranty terms depend on manufacturer, model and local law. Damage caused by unauthorised disassembly or improper repair may be excluded. Live electrical work, gas, refrigerant circuits and sealed cabinets require qualified professionals; this is not a DIY instruction for those tasks.
Evidence: The manufacturer link above supports the broad code meaning. The repair pathway is a general technical diagnostic explanation, not a confirmed failed-part diagnosis for every model.
Manufacturer source
Independent safety-focused explanation with a manufacturer link. Possible causes are not verified part diagnoses; the code may vary by model or region.
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