How to reset your Samsung washing machine (2024)

FAQs

How to reset your Samsung washing machine? ›

What you can do instead is power cycle it: Unplug it (or turn off power at the circuit breaker), wait some time for the electrical charge to clear out of the washer (usually 1 to 5 minutes at most), and then power it up again. This is the closest you can get to a "reset" of the washer.

To do this, unplug the machine or switch off the power at the circuit breaker. Allow a brief interval, typically around 1 to 5 minutes, for any residual electrical charge to dissipate from the washer. Then, power it back on. This power cycle bears resemblance to a reset for the washer.

If you see no change, you can try a Master Reset. This will reset all of the onboard componentry and is often successfully used by appliance technicians. Open and close the door of the washing machine 6 times within 12 seconds. Then, run the rinse/spin cycle without clothing to see if your problems are resolved.

The SUD code means the washer detects too much soap inside the tub. The only way to clear this out is to start a wash, wait for the water to stop filling then stop it and go to the spin/drain cycle and repeat this over and over until you no longer see suds when the washer starts to wash.

The most common reasons your Samsung washer won't start cycle are a malfunctioning electronic control board, jammed door lock assembly or a faulty user interface.

Untangling or redistributing the load or adding similar items to balance out the load should fix the issue. Clothing items with strings or laces from shoes can also cause the error when they get caught in a part of the drum or agitator.

A basic reset might do the trick – just unplug your washer for about five minutes and then plug it back in. This can often refresh the system and clear minor software issues. However, if the problem persists, the control panel might need a closer look from a professional.

What Causes the UB Error Code? The most common causes of the UB error code are: Items in the tub have clumped together or are tangled up. The washer is overloaded.

What are the error codes on a Samsung washing machine? ›

Power on your Samsung washer. Press and hold the 'Additional Functions' button for 3 seconds - this button will look like a finger pointing up and a '+' icon next to it. Scroll or rotate the dial of the washer to right until you reach the 'Factory Reset' option.

This could be caused by using too much detergent or not using High-Efficiency (HE) detergent. The washer will not be able to spin out water with the excess suds. When "Sud" or "Sd" is displayed, the washer automatically extends the rinse time to remove the excess suds.

Perform a network reset

Hold Smart Control until AP displays (about 3 seconds). Hold Temp until OK displays (about 7 seconds). The display will then go back to AP. Turn off the washer.

If your washer doesn't drain or spin:

Make sure the drain hose is straightened. If you have a kink in the hose, it may restrict any water from draining. Make sure the debris filter is not clogged. If you are able to open and close the door, close it and press START/PAUSE.

Check that the door is closed properly and your washer is plugged in. Ensure the water faucets are on open and press the start/pause button. If these aren't the problem then there may be an issue with the fuse – in which case you need to reset the circuit breaker. Any other resolution will need a qualified engineer.

Usually, improper installation or balancing of the washer is to blame. This also applies for when clothes are coming out soaking wet or the wash cycle never ends at all. Load size and cycle type are the best places to start solving any of these problems.