How to Fix Samsung ecobubble Washing Machine Error Codes 3C, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3, 3C4
How to Fix Samsung ecobubble Washing Machine Error Codes 3C, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3, 3C4
How to Fix Samsung Ecobubble Washing Machine Error Codes 3C, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3, 3C4 Washing machine displaying error codes 3C, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3 or 3C4? In this video, we’re going to show you what they mean and how to fix the problem.
Alongside the error codes, you may have also noticed other symptoms such as the washing machine drum not spinning at all or spinning in a jolting manner. It’s important to know what to check and what to replace when these symptoms arise and one of these error codes appears. Here, we run you through everything you should check and what to replace so you can get your appliance running properly once more.
To make sure you’re getting the correct part to fit your appliance, take a look at our video on how to find the appliance model number: • How to Find The Model Number on a Was…
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Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here’s what we talk about in each part of our video:
0:00 Introducing the video 0:45 Tools needed for the repair 1:10 How to remove the washing machine rear panel 1:35 How to check the electrical connections on the motor 2:20 How to remove the washing machine belt 2:45 How to remove the washing machine motor 3:24 Suggested video: How to Find The Model Number on a Washing Machine 3:44 How to fit the new washing machine motor 4:26 How to refit the washing machine belt 5:24 How to reattach the electrical connection and rear panel 6:02 Suggested video: Energy Saving Tips For Your Washing Machine
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7.681 -> Hi, I'm Mat
from eSpares.
9.732 -> In this video
I'll be showing you
11.062 -> how to fix a Samsung
ecobubble washing machine
14.868 -> if it is displaying the error code
3C, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3 or 3C4.
23.03 -> Now if your washing machine
is displaying one of these error codes.
26.469 -> It means that there is a problem
with the washing machine motor.
30.533 -> You may have also noticed
other symptoms occurring
33.691 -> such as the drum not spinning
or spinning in a jolting manner.
37.966 -> Now if you've noticed
these symptoms
39.67 -> or one of those error codes
is displayed.
42.367 -> You may have to replace
the motor itself.
46.128 -> To carry out this replacement
you'll need a few tools at hand.
50.215 -> You'll need a Phillips screwdriver
a flat head screwdriver
53.978 -> a 10 mil socket and of course
you'll need your new motor
57.634 -> and we'll show you how
to get the correct motor
59.281 -> for your particular machine
later in this video.
63.106 -> Safety first
always turn off
66.176 -> and unplug an appliance
before carrying out any work.
71.09 -> Next we need to remove
this back panel
73.64 -> by undoing the six
Phillips head screws.
79.109 -> Once you've removed
all the screws
81.026 -> put the panel and the screws
to one side.
95.505 -> With the back panel removed
here we can see the motor.
100.123 -> Now the error code
may have been caused
102.113 -> by the electrical connections
to the motor
104.925 -> becoming loose
so just check those.
107.492 -> It's also a good idea to unplug
the electrical connections
112.006 -> and then refit them
and test the appliance then.
119.473 -> If you find that the error code
is still showing
122.629 -> after you've taken the electrical connections
out and reconnected them.
126.534 -> Then it means that the motor
needs to be replaced.
129.449 -> Of course if the error code
has disappeared
131.633 -> and your machine
is now running fine.
133.411 -> Replace the back panel
135.248 -> and replace the washing machine
back to its location.
140.227 -> To remove the motor.
141.997 -> First disconnect
the electrical connections
145.289 -> and then you need to remove
the belt from off the spindle here.
149.781 -> To do that simply turn it and pull it
towards you until it comes off, like so.
164.935 -> Then you need to use
your 10 mil socket
168.337 -> to undo these two bolts here.
189.59 -> With the bolts removed.
191.276 -> You can then pull the motor off the lugs
and take out of the machine.
197.713 -> We might have to lift the drum up
ever so slightly to be able to do that.
204.565 -> Now it's time to fit
the replacement motor.
207.997 -> When buying a brand new motor
for your washing machine
210.696 -> it's important that you know
your machine's model number
213.638 -> to make sure you're getting
the correct part for your appliance.
217.149 -> Check out our video here.
218.604 -> How to find the model number
on a washing machine
221.313 -> to make sure you
are buying the correct one.
224.846 -> To successfully fit
your replacement motor.
228.035 -> You have to line up
the four motor mounts
232.554 -> to the support on the drum
two at the back and two at the front.
256.185 -> With the motor firmly in place
you can now refit the two bolts.
266.916 -> To refit your belt.
269.607 -> Put it over about a third
of the pulley on the left hand side.
276.139 -> Making sure it goes around
the spindle at the bottom
278.863 -> and then turn gently around the pulley
to get it nice and tight.
283.995 -> Do be very careful not to put
your hands behind the pulley
288.1 -> as they could become trapped
and do yourself some damage.
291.845 -> Just take it nice and slowly
to refit the belt.
303.366 -> Once it's in place
305.068 -> simply keep turning it and pushing it
back onto the spindle
310.28 -> to make sure it's fitted properly.
324.95 -> With the belt securely
in position.
328.217 -> Fit the electrical connection
332.449 -> and then replace
the rear panel
343.953 -> and then fit
the six screws.
350.875 -> So there you have it.
351.43 -> How to fix your Samsung
ecobubble washing machine.
354.592 -> If it's displaying the error codes
3C, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3 or 3C4
362.564 -> and remember repairing
your appliance when it is faulty
365.841 -> isn't the only way
to get the most out of it.
368.649 -> Check out our video here.
370.179 -> On energy saving tips
for your washing machine
372.972 -> to knock down
your energy bills
374.88 -> save money and maximize
the potential of your machines
379.313 -> and don't forget to subscribe
to our channel
381.429 -> for more maintenance advice
383.012 -> repair guides
and all other things eSpares.
