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Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error code1C
ApplianceDishwasher
What 1C means
Samsung’s Australian information-codes list defines 1C as a low-water level check. Information codes appear as real characters only on dishwashers with a digital display. A model without a display signals the same things with blinking lights, and the user guide explains those patterns.
Five things Samsung suggests
See whether the filter is clogged.
Run the dishwasher with dishwasher detergent.
Spread the dishes evenly when loading.
Switch the machine off, back on, and run it again.
Reach out to Samsung service if the trouble carries on.
When there is water where it should not be
In case of overflow, close the main water supply before you ask for service. Take out any water sitting in the base pan, left by an overfill or a small leak, before the dishwasher runs again.
Neighbouring codes
1E points to a clogged filter on Waterwall models, while 4C signals a water supply problem.
Samsung dishwasher service in San Francisco
Dishwasher owners in San Francisco and the Bay Area can read about Samsung dishwasher repair or call (415) 969-6153 when 1C does not clear. It helps to have the code, your model number and a list of the checks you completed.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 1C 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
1C is a low-water level check code listed on Samsung's Australian dishwasher information-codes page.
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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