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Samsung Washing Machine 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0–$80 · Duration: 15–20m

These codes mean your Samsung washing machine cannot fill with water properly. This is most commonly caused by supply hoses being swapped, kinked, or closed water valves. Samsung washers require both hot and cold water connections — if the hot water line is not connected the washer will show this error when it tries to use hot water, even on cycles labeled Cold. Flood Safe hoses can also interfere with water supply and should not be used.

Common causes

  • Hot and cold supply hoses are connected to the wrong inlets
  • Water supply hoses are bent, kinked, or not fully connected
  • Water supply valves are not fully open
  • Drain hose is inserted incorrectly causing a siphon effect
  • Debris has built up in the inlet filter screens blocking water flow
  • Flood Safe hoses are being used — these interfere with water supply

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Make sure hot supply hose connects to the hot inlet and cold to cold — match blue to blue and red to red

  2. 2

    Do not use Flood Safe hoses — replace them with standard inlet hoses

  3. 3

    Open both water supply valves fully and leave them open while the washer runs

  4. 4

    Check the drain hose is inserted between 6 and 8 inches into the drain pipe — not less or more

  5. 5

    Unplug the washer or turn off the circuit breaker for 1 minute then restore power and try again

  6. 6

    Turn off the water supply valves and disconnect the inlet hoses to check for debris in the filter screens — clean them carefully if debris is found

  7. 7

    If the code continues arrange professional service

Related Samsung Washing Machine error codes

1

1E / LE / 1C / LC / LC1 / 11C / 1LC

Water level or leakage error — moisture detected where it should not be

medium
2

4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1

The cold water supply is extremely hot — the supply hoses are swapped

easy
3

nd / 5E / SE / 5C / SC / 15C

The washing machine is not draining water at the correct speed or at all

easy
4

OE / 0E / OC / 0C / 1OC / 10C

There is too much water in the washing machine — overflow detected

medium

4C / 14C / nF / 4E error — frequently asked questions

What does the 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error mean on a Samsung washing machine?

The washing machine is not filling with water correctly

What causes the 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error?

The 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error is usually caused by: Hot and cold supply hoses are connected to the wrong inlets; Water supply hoses are bent, kinked, or not fully connected; Water supply valves are not fully open; Drain hose is inserted incorrectly causing a siphon effect; Debris has built up in the inlet filter screens blocking water flow; Flood Safe hoses are being used — these interfere with water supply.

Can I fix the 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error myself?

Yes — this is rated an easy fix that most people can do themselves, typically in 15–20m.

How much does it cost to fix the 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error?

Fixing the 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error on a Samsung washing machine typically costs $0–$80, depending on parts and whether you do it yourself or hire a technician.

Is it safe to keep using my washing machine with the 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error?

In most cases yes, but it's best to address the 4C / 14C / nF / 4E error soon — see the fix steps below to resolve it.