Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeC-10 / C10
ApplianceMicrowave
Quick facts
Display: C-10, sometimes written C10.
Meaning: an error with the gas/easy/PH sensor.
Applies to: the current generation of Samsung microwaves.
Shares its table row with C-11 and C-12, which carry the identical description.
Power-down routine
Remove power by pulling the plug or switching off the circuit breaker.
Think about moisture first. A spill, or steam rising from a cooktop below, may have reached the electronics, in which case give the microwave time to dry.
With no sign of moisture, simply count to 60 seconds and bring the power back.
If C-10 shows again, the manual tells you to request service.
A C-10 that comes back after the reset is a reason to call (415) 969-6153 and ask about Samsung microwave repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Have ready the model number, the code as it appears and a note about whether you dried the unit or only waited.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so C-10 / C10 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
C-10 reports an error with the gas/easy/PH sensor on a current-generation Samsung microwave.
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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