Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeC1
ApplianceCooktop
Reading C1
When a Samsung cooktop displays C1, a sensor has a problem. In the Australian listing the wording is that the sensed temperature is higher than specified. In the Canadian listing, C1 belongs to the group of C0, C1, C2 and C3.
Steps to clear it
Restart the unit with the Power button.
If C1 is still there, cut power for 30 seconds, whether by unplugging or by using the breaker.
Homes in San Francisco and across the Bay Area can reach us at (415) 969-6153 about a Samsung cooktop with C1. Our Samsung cooktop repair page has more. Have the model number, the code and your attempted fixes ready.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so C1 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
C1 is a sensor error in which the sensed temperature is higher than specified.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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