Samsung stove and range error codes
Start here if you only know what the display says. Samsung ranges, stoves and wall ovens use three families of codes. Pick yours, then open the code for the fix, the part and the cost.
C-codes (C-21, C-24, C-F2 and others)
Temperature and cooling-fan monitoring on newer smart ranges. 5 codes covered.
| Code | Meaning | First thing to try |
|---|---|---|
C-d0 | Stuck key detected | Press the key that shows as stuck, and all others once. |
cE-56 | Internal control board fault | Cut power for 3 minutes. |
C-21 | Oven sensor malfunction (Samsung UK lists C-20, C-21 and C-22 as sensor faults) | Cut power at the breaker for at least 30 seconds (Samsung's stated minimum for most codes) and retest once. If C-21 returns on the next heat-up, the fault is real. |
C-24 | Reported heat near the ventilation area (not on Samsung UK's code page) | Cut power at the breaker for at least 30 seconds, then run a bake cycle and listen: the convection/cooling fan should spin as the oven heats. |
C-F2 | Cooling-fan / control communication fault: the display board is not receiving the expected feedback from the cooling fan circuit | Breaker reset for at least 30 seconds, then heat the oven and confirm whether the cooling fan physically spins. |
E-codes (E-08, E-0A, E-27 and others)
Oven function faults: sensors, relays, the door lock and the control board. 7 codes covered.
| Code | Meaning | First thing to try |
|---|---|---|
E-08 | Oven not heating: bake/broil element or temperature sensor fault (on some models: door lock fault) | Cut power for 3 minutes and restore. |
E-0A | Oven overheating | Cut power at the breaker immediately. |
E-0E / FL | Door lock error | Cut power for 3 minutes; the lock may cycle on restart. |
E-27 | Oven temperature sensor open circuit (resistance too high) | Cut power at the breaker for 3 minutes, then restore it. |
E-28 | Oven temperature sensor short circuit (resistance too low) | Cut power at the breaker for 3 minutes, then restore it. |
E-54 | Communication fault between oven and cooktop control boards | Cut power for 3 minutes. |
E-55 | Display / touch panel communication error | Cut power for 3 minutes. |
Short letter codes (SE, tE, LE and others)
Control-panel and key faults, including stuck keys. 6 codes covered.
| Code | Meaning | First thing to try |
|---|---|---|
SE | Defective or stuck key on the control panel (short in the touchpad membrane) | Cut power at the breaker for 3 minutes and restore. |
LE | Low voltage fault (board supply under about 9 V DC) | Cut power for 3 minutes. |
tE | Touch communication error | Cut power for 3 minutes and let the panel dry if it was cleaned. |
to / ts | Cooktop temperature sensor error | Cut power for 3 minutes. |
ot | Cooktop overheating | Cut power and let it cool. |
bo / bs | Inverter (induction) control board sensor fault | Cut power for 3 minutes. |
Beyond the fix
Tips and tricks
- Let a hot oven cool before expecting the door to release.manufacturer manual
- Wipe the control panel with a soft cloth. Dirt and grease can stop touch controls responding.manufacturer manual
- If the oven reads oddly, check it against a separate oven thermometer.technician video
Common mistakes
- Reading a locked door as a failed latch. Samsung lists heat, power state and Child Lock as normal causes.
Easily confused with
- A control lock (padlock or Loc) locks the keys only. A locked door is a separate mechanism.
Further reading
Questions
Is a Samsung stove the same as a range?
Yes. In the US “stove” and “range” both mean a freestanding cooktop with an oven underneath. A wall oven is the oven on its own. The same error codes apply to Samsung ranges and wall ovens.
How do I tell which Samsung code family I have?
Look at the display. A letter C then a number or letter (C-21, C-F2) is the temperature and fan family. An E then two characters (E-08, E-27) is an oven function fault. Two-letter codes like SE or LE point at the control panel.
What clears most Samsung stove error codes?
Restart the range, then switch it off at the breaker for at least 30 seconds, which is what Samsung says for most codes. A code that returns straight away usually means a sensor, the door lock or a stuck key. Each code’s page lists the cheapest checks first and says where to stop.
Do these codes apply to a Samsung induction cooktop?
A few point at the cooktop or induction board and are marked on their own pages. Cooktop-only appliances can use different codes, so check your model number if a code does not match.
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