Samsung · Dishwashers
Samsung dishwasher OC: Water level is excessive
THE SHORT ANSWER
Water level is excessive.
OC indicates more water than expected in the dishwasher. Samsung routes this condition through its drain and overflow checks.
Check whether the sink connected to the dishwasher is draining.
Let the interior cool before reaching inside. Watch for sharp debris. Leave electrical, heater and pump access to a qualified technician.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Symptoms to record
- The dishwasher displays OC.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
Have a blocked sink or disposal cleared and an installer verify a recently changed drain connection.
What to noteThe outlet path is available.
Follow the owner manual for filter cleaning and look for hose kinks without disturbing built-in connections.
What to noteObvious accessible restrictions are corrected.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
How to interpret this result
An over-level message and a visible external leak are different observations. If water is escaping, contain the leak and stop use instead of starting repeated test cycles.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Arrange Samsung service if the condition remains after the listed owner checks, or if damage prevents completing them safely.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Samsung dishwasher is displaying an error code
Samsung · Manufacturer support · Checked
Code-specific headings — Samsung US consumer support; check the model manual before applying a procedure.
- Samsung dishwasher is not draining
Samsung · Manufacturer support · Checked
Drain and overflow errors; sink, hose and filter checks — Samsung US consumer support; check the model manual before applying a procedure.