PC/PE concerns clutch position; PC1/PE1 concerns the clutch Hall signal. Keep them in one diagnosis record, but do not erase the trailing 1 when requesting service.
Samsung washers whose own manual identifies the displayed code with the meaning below. Codes can differ by generation; this is not a universal parts diagnosis.
Wait for motion to stop and the door or lid to unlock. Water may be hot. Isolate power and follow the exact manual before any user filter maintenance. Never open a filter against a full drum, force a lock or bypass an interlock.
Compare the behavior
Keep the trailing 1 when reporting PC1. PC and PC1 both concern clutch operation, but the complete code preserves which condition the washer could not confirm.
| Observed state | Interpretation / next step |
|---|---|
| Keep the trailing digit | PC/PE concerns clutch position; PC1/PE1 concerns the clutch Hall signal. Keep them in one diagnosis record, but do not erase the trailing 1 when requesting service. |
| Avoid a code-only parts order | Keep PC versus PC1 intact and obtain model-specific clutch diagnosis if it returns. |
Code-specific checks
Keep the trailing digit
The distinction describes what the washer failed to confirm. It does not prove that the clutch assembly, Hall device or control board must be replaced. A part order based only on the closest-looking code skips the exact model and diagnostic context.
Observe the change of operation
Stop the cycle and use only the restart operation specified in the owner manual. Document whether the message returns before basket motion, while changing operation or after washing begins. Do not open the drive system or attempt to force a clutch into another position.
Avoid a code-only parts order
If the code returns, supply the complete code and suffix to service. A machine that fills or drains can still have a drive-state fault; those working functions do not rule it out.
If the warning returns
Keep PC versus PC1 intact and obtain model-specific clutch diagnosis if it returns.
When to stop and get help
Only carry out maintenance permitted in your model’s manual. For service, note the full model number and suffix, displayed code, selected cycle and what happened during the checks. Leave internal wiring, gas components, pumps and safety devices to a qualified professional. A symptom alone does not identify a failed part.
Sources & references
- PC/PE is clutch position; PC1/PE1 is clutch Hall signal All other errors / PC and PC1
Based on publicly available manuals, manufacturer support and the references listed here. We have not inspected or tested your appliance. Follow the instructions for your exact model; a guide cannot replace an in-person diagnosis.