Hi, I'm Mat from eSpares.
In this video, I'll show you what to do
if your Samsung ecobubble washing machine
is displaying error code OC or 1C.
Error codes appear on your washing machine's display
and indicate that there is a fault with your appliance.
These error codes usually mean that the machine is overfilling with water.
If yours is displaying either of these error codes
you will probably have noticed
that the water level inside the drum is higher than normal.
The usual water level in the machine
should be just above the bottom of the door glass here.
If it's any higher than that it may indicate that the pressure switch has failed.
The pressure switch's job is to monitor the water level inside the machine.
It then communicates with the PCB
to tell it to stop filling the machine.
Now, I'm going to take you through some checks in this video
to identify whether the pressure switch is the problem
and show you how to replace it.
Before carrying out any work
make sure your washing machine is turned off
and fully disconnected from the mains.
The tools you'll need for this job
is a Phillips screwdriver
and a pair of pliers.
I can then start by removing the top of the appliance
by undoing the two screws at the back.
With the top off here we can see the pressure switch.
Now I need to remove it from the cabinet
by pinching the two sides of the clip that hold it in place
you can use a flat-head screwdriver to help you with that.
Then I need to make sure there's no blockages in the pressure pipe.
So remove the jubilee clip
take the pipe off the switch
and then blow into it to remove any blockages.
If you've checked for any blockages
next check for any damage
or wear and tear to the pipe.
If there is damage on the pipe it will need to be replaced
as it won't be able to regulate the air pressure properly inside your machine.
Now you've checked there's no damage or blockages in the pipe.
The problem will lie with the pressure switch itself
so that needs to be replaced.
Very easy to do.
Simply unplug the electrical connection.
Grab your new pressure switch.
Reconnect the electrical connection and then the pipe.
To find the correct pressure switch for your washing machine
you're going to need your make and model number.
See our video here
on how to find the model number of your appliance
and check the link in the description below
to find pressure switches on the eSpares website.
Once you're happy that the pressure switch
is connected to the pipe and the electrical connection properly.
You can then clip it back in to the side of the washing machine
and refit the top.
Now that your pressure switch has been replaced
your machine should be fixed and the error code should have disappeared.
Now that your machine is up and running again.
Why not make it more efficient
by using one of these brilliant Ecoegg Laundry Eggs
instead of your usual detergent.
They smell great, they come in three different fragrances.
They cut down on single single-use plastic
and they can save you money too.
Check out our video down here for more information.
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Thanks for watching.