What does the fabric softener button do on samsung washer

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You see an error message on your Samsung washing machine. For example, when there's a problem with the water supply or water drain of your washing machine. An error is of course very annoying. Fortunately, most Samsung errors can be solved. In this article, you'll find the most common error messages.

  1. 1E or 1C
  2. 3E or 3C
  3. 4E or 4C
  4. 5E, 5C, E2, or SE
  5. HE, HC, or CE
  6. UE, E4 or Ub
  7. dE, dE1, Ed, dC, DC1, or DC
  8. AE, AC, AC6, or 13E
  9. LC or LC1
  10. SUD, 5UD, or 5D
  11. Leakage or foam in the detergent drawer.
  12. Didn't it solve the problem?

Samsung error 1E or 1C

Is there a 1E or 1C error message on the display of your Samsung washing machine? There's a problem with the water level sensor. This means that the water pressure or water level isn't correct. First check whether the washing machine is properly connected to the water supply. The supply hose may be clogged or kinked. When this is the case, remove the kink. Sometimes it can help to turn the machine off and on again.

Samsung malfunction 3E or 3C

With a 3E or 3C error message, the motor doesn't work. First check whether the socket works. Switch off your washing machine and remove the connector. Test whether a different device can receive power. Another cause for the malfunction may be that the drum is too full. Remove some laundry from the drum, start the cycle again and see if the error message disappears. Doesn't this help? Unplug the washing machine for 30 minutes. Then connect it again and see if the error code is gone.

Samsung error 4E or 4C

What does the fabric softener button do on samsung washer

The 4E or 4C Error message indicates that there is a problem with the water supply. This means that no or too little water enters the drum. Check whether the water supply is fully open and that the supply hose is properly attached. Test whether the faucet in your bathroom or kitchen works. If not, there's s low water pressure and you have to wait a while. Check whether there's a blockage or kink in the supply hose. In extreme cases, the water pipe may be frozen, for example when your washing machine is in the shed.

Samsung error 5E, 5C, E2, or SE

In case of a 5E, 5C, E2, or SE error, the water can't drain. There are various reasons for this. The drain may be blocked or there may be a kink in the hose. In the article below you can read how to unclog the drain of your washing machine. The cover of the drain filter can be found on the bottom right at the front. Just to be sure, put a towel down when you open this flap to clean it. Is your washing machine in the shed? If so, it's possible that the drain hose is frozen.

Samsung error HE, HC, or CE

Does the HE, HC or CE error code appear? If so, there is an error with the washing temperature sensor. This happens when the water temperature in the drain is higher than 50˚C. Turn off the washing machine and remove it from the power for 30 minutes. Reconnect the device and see if the error code goes away. With this problem it may also be that you get the error code rE1, 4E2, H1, 4C2 or E8. This differs per model.

Samsung error UE, E4, or Ub

The spin cycle doesn't work when error code UE, E4, or Ub appears. Possibly the washing machine isn't well balanced. Ensure that the washing machine is on a flat, stable floor. It's also important that the drum isn't too full. When filling the drum there must always be room for 1 fist. Finally, check whether the laundry is evenly distributed. Is your laundry mainly on one side of the drum? Redistribute this.

Samsung error dE, dE1, Ed, dC, DC1, or DC

It's possible that the door is still open and you must close it first. Check if there's no laundry blocking the door. Do you have an AddWash washing machine and does the code DDC appear? If so, you first have to press the pause button to open the extra AddWash door. Is your malfunction not listed in this article? Look in the manual for your washing machine.

Samsung error AE, AC, AC6, or 13E

If you see this error, there's an internal communication error. Turn off the washing machine completely, wait a few minutes, and restart the wash cycle.

Samsun error LC or LC1

In case of error LC or LC1, the drain hose isn't working properly. Turn the washing machine off and check if the drain hose is blocked. Also make sure the end of the hose isn't on the floor.

Samsung error SUD, 5UD, or 5D

With this error, there's too much foam in the drum. Turn off the washing machine and unplug the connector. Pour 2L of boiling water into the detergent drawer and rinse the washing machine. Also put a bucket near the drain filter. Open the hatch at the bottom and empty the filter. Another way is to run the 'drum cleaning' cycle. Don't use any detergent and leave the drum empty. Use less detergent and fabric softener during your next cycle.

Leaking washing machine or too much foam in the soap drawer

Does your washing machine leak at the bottom? Recalibrate the washing machine. Level the appliance, empty the drum, and close the door. Press and hold the finger with the plus icon for 3 seconds. Turn the control knob until you see 'Calibrate' and press the circle (O). Does the water leak via the door? Check if there's any laundry between the door and remove it. If there's too much foam in the detergent drawer, switch the strength of the detergent via the settings. You can see how that works in the manual.

Didn't it solve the problem?

If the solutions don't work, you can reset the appliance. Remove the connector from the socket an wait 30 minutes. Start the wash cycle again. Did you try everything, but does the washing machine still give an error code? It's possible you need a technician. Did you purchase the washing machine at Coolblue and is it covered by the warranty? Contact our Customer Service. Is that not the case? You can contact your seller or Samsung.

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What does the fabric softener setting do?

It's an effective way to keep fabrics soft and wrinkle-free. It also helps reduce friction between fibers, which creates less static cling and helps product your clothes from wear and tear, making them last longer than if you were to go without.

How do you use the softener dispenser on a Samsung washer?

Open the auto detergent compartment cover Turn the auto softener compartment cover counterclockwise to open it. Dispense the correct amount of softener to the auto detergent compartment. And then, refit the cover back on and turn it clockwise to close.

Why is my Samsung washer not dispensing fabric softener?

Clean the detergent drawer. The detergent drawer should be cleaned periodically, to prevent residue from building up and preventing issues with dispensing detergent, fabric softener, or bleach.

Why is the fabric softener dispensing right away Samsung?

If the fabric softener or bleach is dispensing into the drum before the cycle starts, you have overfilled the dispenser. Both the fabric softener and bleach compartments work using a siphon.