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Samsung Washing Machine 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 5m

These codes mean your Samsung washing machine detected that extremely hot water is coming through the cold water inlet. This happens when the hot and cold supply hoses are connected to the wrong inlets — cold connected to hot and hot connected to cold. This is not a fault with the washer and does not require service. Simply swapping the hoses to the correct inlets will clear the code.

Common causes

  • Hot and cold supply hoses were connected to the wrong inlets during installation or reconnection

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Connect the cold water supply hose to the cold inlet and the hot supply hose to the hot inlet

  2. 2

    Match blue to blue and red to red to ensure correct connection

  3. 3

    Restart the cycle after correcting the hose connections

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

4C / 14C / nF / 4E

The washing machine is not filling with water correctly

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

4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error — frequently asked questions

What does the 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error mean on a Samsung washing machine?

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

What causes the 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error?

The 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error is usually caused by: Hot and cold supply hoses were connected to the wrong inlets during installation or reconnection.

Can I fix the 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error myself?

Yes — this is rated an easy fix that most people can do themselves, typically in 5m.

How much does it cost to fix the 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error?

Fixing the 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error on a Samsung washing machine typically costs $0, depending on parts and whether you do it yourself or hire a technician.

Is it safe to keep using my washing machine with the 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error?

In most cases yes, but it's best to address the 4C2 / 4E2 / CE / 14C2 / nF1 error soon — see the fix steps below to resolve it.