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
- Turn the range off and back on. If the code returns, switch the breaker off for 30 seconds.
- Make sure the door closes fully and, on Flex Duo models, the partition is pushed all the way in.
- If you smell gas, leave the home and call Southwest Gas from outside.
Oven codes
| Code | What it means | What you can do |
|---|
| C-d0 / C-d1 / C-d2 | Door or key error | Check the door closes; breaker reset. Repeats need diagnosis. |
| C-20 / C-21 / C-22 | Door or key error | Breaker reset; repeats need diagnosis. |
| C-10 | Temperature sensor reading problem | Ignore during self-diagnosis; reset if it appears while cooking. |
| C-24 | Oven temperature rising too fast | Clear the oven vent; cool the oven with the door open. |
| C-F0 | Communication error between electronics | Power reset; update software via SmartThings on connected models. |
| -dC- / -dE- | Partition not installed correctly (Flex Duo) | Reinstall it fully in the correct rack position. |
| door | Door not closed properly | Check the door plunger switch; call if it persists. |
Power and cooktop messages
| Code | What it means | What you can do |
|---|
| bAd LinE | Power connection wired or plugged in incorrectly | Have the power connection checked. |
| tESt / tE5t | Demo mode — no heat | See the manual to turn off demo mode, or call us. |
| C to P | Cooktop in use during self-clean | Turn all burners off first. |
| Underlined u | Induction: unsuitable or misplaced cookware | Use 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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