General Error Function; Alignment And Adjustments - Samsung WA456 Series Technical Information

ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer
before servicing, unless testing requires power.

GENERAL ERROR FUNCTION

Error Code
NO
(Diagnostic Code
Error Image)
1
2
3
(WA456*/WA422*/WA400*)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
WARNING
Description
The water level fails to drop below
the Reset Water Level within 30
minutes.
Door fails to Unlock After 7 attempts.
When the filling Continues for
more than 60 minutes or there is no
change of water level for 5 minutes.
Door fails to lock after 7 attempts.
A water level lower than the Reset
water level is detected for 5 seconds
during the Wash/Rinse cycle.
Water Level Sensor Trouble. (When
the input signal from the water level
sensor is out of range, the unit will
send out beeping sounds and halts
the cycle.)
A fault is detected in the water level
sensor. Data (frequency) shows
the water level is at or above the
overflow water level. (When this
condition is detected, the machine
will automatically starts draining
water until the water level falls
below the reset water level)
Unbalance or cabinet bump is
detected during final spin
Door is detected as open while it is
trying to lock the door.
This occurs when the water
temperature sensor fault is detected
continuously for 5 seconds.
2
Corrective Action
Go to " Will Not Drain"
Troubleshooting Section.
Go to " Will Not Unlock"
Troubleshooting Section.
Go to " No Water Fill"
Troubleshooting Section.
Go to " Will Not Lock"
Troubleshooting Section.
Go to "No Water Fill" Troubleshooting
Section.
Go to "No Water Fill"
Troubleshooting Section
First check to see that all of water
valves are not stuck. If water valves
are OK, check water level.
Go to "Wet Clothes" Troubleshooting
Section.
Go to "Quick Test Mode" and then do
Door Lock/Unlock Test
Go to " Board Input Test" and check
Water Temperature. Check loose
or pinched wires. Replace PCB or
thermistor.