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Error Code

Samsung Dishwasher OC 0C oE Error Code

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Error code OC, 0C, oE
Appliance Dishwasher

Whether the display reads OC, 0C or oE, the message is identical: a Samsung dishwasher is holding a higher water level than expected.

Samsung’s guidance

  • Samsung US points to its guide on dishwasher drain and overflow errors.
  • That is the only direction given for this code. If it stays on the display, request service.

Codes with a similar water theme

  • LC, LE: moisture picked up by the leak sensor.
  • 5C, SC, 5E, SE: the dishwasher cannot drain.
  • 9E: the opposite problem, with too little water.

Samsung dishwasher service around the Bay Area

Should OC keep returning, Samsung dishwasher repair covers San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. Call (415) 969-6153 and mention the exact code, your model number and any steps from Samsung that you tried.

Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so OC, 0C, oE 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

The dishwasher holds more water than expected.

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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