A system error can show up as 1 SF, SF2, 5F3, IE and several others. All of them sit under the same System Error entry, which does not depend on the washer generation.
Quick recovery
Disconnect power and give the washer 2 to 3 minutes.
Reconnect it.
Run the cycle again.
A repeat of the message is the cue to request service.
A repeating system error on a Samsung washer can be booked as Samsung washer repair for San Francisco and Bay Area homes; call (415) 969-6153. Tell us which of the display variants you see and your model number.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so IE, SF, 5F, SF1, SF2, SF3, 5F1, 5F2, 5F3, 1 SF 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
IE, SF, 5F, SF1 to SF3, 5F1 to 5F3 and 1 SF are all listed as a system error.
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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