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Samsung Washing Machine

Samsung Washing Machine 3C error

Motor / drum rotation fault

Needs a technicianFrom brand’s official support

Try a reset once. If it comes back, a trained technician should repair it.

Also shown as: 3E E3 13C

What it means

The motor is not running at the right speed, is locked, or its speed signal is wrong.

Common causes

  • Overloaded drum or an object jamming it
  • Faulty motor, worn brushes or speed sensor
  • Loose motor wiring or faulty motor control board

Try this at home first

Tick each step as you go

When to call a technician

If the code repeats, the motor and its control need checking by a technician.

Safety first

Always switch off at the wall socket or MCB before touching any part. Do not open the outdoor unit, control boards or gas pipes yourself — they carry high voltage and pressure.

Frequently asked questions

What does 3C mean on a Samsung Washing Machine?

Motor / drum rotation fault. The motor is not running at the right speed, is locked, or its speed signal is wrong.

Can I fix Samsung Washing Machine error 3C myself?

You can try a reset first: Switch off and unplug for 5 minutes. If the code returns, call a technician.

Is it safe to keep using the Washing Machine with 3C?

Avoid repeated restarts; running with this fault can cause more damage.

Other Samsung Washing Machine codes

LC Water leak detected / Water level (pressure) sensor fault dC Door / lid not closed or not locking ddC Door / lid not closed or not locking SdC Detergent drawer / dispenser problem Ub Unbalanced load Sud Too much foam (suds) bE Motor speed (Hall) sensor fault bE2 Button stuck / keypad fault HC Heating fault tC Water temperature sensor (NTC) fault 8C Vibration (MEMS) sensor fault PC Clutch / wash-spin shift fault

All Samsung Washing Machine error codes

Same code on other brands

E3 Unbalanced load / Motor / drum rotation faultIFB Washing Machine E3 Door / lid not closed or not locking / Unbalanced loadGodrej Washing Machine E-02 Cooking time set too longSamsung Microwave E3 Low gas / refrigerant leak or blockage / Outdoor air temperature sensor faultVoltas AC E3 High pressure / overload protectionDaikin AC E3 Outdoor air temperature sensor fault / Communication error (indoor ↔ outdoor unit) / Indoor fan motor faultBlue Star AC E3 Compressor start / rotation faultLloyd AC E01 Control board (PCB) faultBosch Dishwasher E3 Low gas / refrigerant leak or blockageGree AC

Sources

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Last checked: 2026-10-20