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Samsung Washer 5C Code: Not Draining, Clean the Filter
Short answer: On the Samsung WF45T6000A* washer, 5C means "check the drain system." Samsung's first fix is to clean the drain filter if it is clogged and restart the washer. If the filter is clear and 5C returns, check the drain hose for kinks and book service.
What 5C means
In the WF45T6000A* information-code table, Samsung says 5C means to check the drain system. The specific manual action is to make sure the drain filter is not clogged and clean it if it is clogged before restarting.
Primary references: Samsung WF45T6000A* user manual and Samsung washer information-code support.
Safe checks
- Stop the cycle and wait for the drum to stop. Let hot water cool before opening any drain access.
- Use the manual’s emergency-drain and pump-filter procedure. Have a shallow container and towels ready; do not force the filter.
- Remove only loose debris you can see safely, refit the filter and retry the washer.
- If the filter is clear but 5C returns, check the visible drain hose for a kink and arrange service. Do not remove internal pump covers.
When to stop
Stop for a hot, pressurized or leaking drain, sharp debris, a filter that will not turn or repeated 5C. Keep water away from the electrical outlet.
Parts You Might Need
- Samsung WF45T6000A* pump filter by exact model
- Low-profile drain pan for controlled filter draining
Return to the Samsung WF45T6000A* code hub, or compare LC if you also see signs of a leak.
If the display actually reads SUD or 5UD, use the Samsung excess-suds reference. Samsung treats excess suds separately from 5C drainage and OC overflow indications; do not transfer a different code's repair procedure.