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Samsung Oven and Range Error Codes: What They Mean and What to Do

On Samsung ranges and wall ovens, C-d0/C-d1/C-d2 and C-20/C-21/C-22 are door or key errors, C-10 is a temperature sensor reading, C-24 means the oven heated too fast (often a blocked vent), C-F0 is a communication error, -dC- or -dE- means the Flex Duo partition isn't seated, bAd LinE means a power wiring problem and tESt means demo mode. Turn the range off and on, then switch the breaker off for 30 seconds; codes that return need a technician.

Try this first

  1. Turn the range off and back on. If the code returns, switch the breaker off for 30 seconds.
  2. Make sure the door closes fully and, on Flex Duo models, the partition is pushed all the way in.
  3. If you smell gas, leave the home and call Southwest Gas from outside.

Oven codes

CodeWhat it meansWhat you can do
C-d0 / C-d1 / C-d2Door or key errorCheck the door closes; breaker reset. Repeats need diagnosis.
C-20 / C-21 / C-22Door or key errorBreaker reset; repeats need diagnosis.
C-10Temperature sensor reading problemIgnore during self-diagnosis; reset if it appears while cooking.
C-24Oven temperature rising too fastClear the oven vent; cool the oven with the door open.
C-F0Communication error between electronicsPower reset; update software via SmartThings on connected models.
-dC- / -dE-Partition not installed correctly (Flex Duo)Reinstall it fully in the correct rack position.
doorDoor not closed properlyCheck the door plunger switch; call if it persists.

Power and cooktop messages

CodeWhat it meansWhat you can do
bAd LinEPower connection wired or plugged in incorrectlyHave the power connection checked.
tESt / tE5tDemo mode — no heatSee the manual to turn off demo mode, or call us.
C to PCooktop in use during self-cleanTurn all burners off first.
Underlined uInduction: unsuitable or misplaced cookwareUse magnetic cookware sized to the element.

Codes and their meaning can vary by model and production year, and the same code can have different causes. Where sources disagree we say so; in every case the exact cause is confirmed only by a technician's on-site diagnosis. Your owner's manual has the definitive list for your model.

Stay safe

Unplug the appliance (or switch off its breaker) before touching anything inside it, and never open a sealed refrigeration system, a gas valve or a microwave. If a code points to a part, the part has to be tested before it is replaced; we do that on the $75 diagnostic visit, credited toward the repair.

Frequently asked questions

How do I reset a Samsung oven code?

Turn it off and on; if it returns, switch the breaker off for 30 seconds.

Why does my Samsung oven say tESt?

It's in demo mode and won't heat. Turn demo mode off per the manual.

What does C-24 mean?

The oven heated faster than expected — usually a blocked vent.

Sources: Samsung US: range or wall oven error codes.

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