Samsung Dryer Error Code C1: Meaning and Fix
Also shown as: CL1
Reading the dryer display
On a dryer the code shows in the time-remaining window or as blinking status lights. Write down the characters before you press anything, because starting a new cycle usually clears the display. Samsung codes combine a digit with a letter, and some alternate with the cycle time.
Samsung displays numeric-plus-letter codes such as 4C, 5E or 21E, and many models run a Smart Care self-check through the app. Washers and dryers often use letter pairs, refrigerators use number plus E. The codes apply to model numbers such as DW80R5061US, DW80K7050US and DV45T6000EW; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.
What causes C1
- Clothes left in the drum
- Moisture sensor bars dirty and falsely reading contact
- Test started with a damp item inside
How to fix it
- Empty the drum completely.
- Wipe the metal moisture sensor bars with a damp cloth.
- Close the door.
- Run the Vent Blockage test again.
Parts you may need
| Part | Part no. | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer Moisture Sensor | DC61-02627A | Find part |
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Questions
Why must the drum be empty for the test?
A load changes airflow and ruins the measurement.
Is C1 a fault?
No.
What if it appears with an empty drum?
Clean the moisture sensor bars; film from dryer sheets often fools them.
Other Samsung dryer codes
Sources
Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.
Applies to models including DV45T6000EW, DV45H7000EW, DV42H5000EW, DVE45R6100W, DVG45R6100W, DV50K8600EV.