Samsung dryer C1: Laundry is present during a vent test

Documentation checkedBy ErrHiveUpdated October 28, 2026

THE SHORT ANSWER

Laundry is present during a vent test.

C1 means the Vent Blockage test detects items in the drum. Empty it before repeating the test.

First safe check

Look for small items left in the drum, not just the main load.

Applies to

Samsung dryer families covered by the cited US guidance. Match the full model number and exact display; this is not an exact-model compatibility claim.

Before you start

Do not bypass the door switch, run with disconnected exhaust, or open electrical or gas components. Stop for smoke, scorching, or a gas odor.

Go to safe checks

WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE

Symptoms to record

The dryer displays C1.

WORK THROUGH THE BASICS

Safe troubleshooting checks

0 of 2 checked

Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.

Empty the drum
Remove every item, then close the door.
What to note
The test begins without laundry affecting it.
Repeat the correct test
Use the vent-test controls listed for the model. If C1 occurs with an empty drum, request service.
What to note
The empty-drum requirement is accepted.

THE DETAILS MATTER

Scope & troubleshooting notes

How to interpret this result

C1 is not the same as CL Child Lock. Record that the display appeared during a test; a reading taken during normal drying may need different model-specific interpretation.

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.

Record what you see

Keep the full model number, exact displayed code, and your observations together for the next conversation.

Use the right support

Contact the manufacturer or a qualified appliance technician when the guide calls for service.

Samsung support

THE EVIDENCE

Sources & verification

Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.

Samsung dryer error codes
Samsung US · Manufacturer support · Checked Oct 28, 2026
Heating errors; temperature errors; voltage errors — Samsung US dryers; codes vary by model
Run a Vent Blockage test on your Samsung dryer
Samsung · Manufacturer support · Checked Oct 28, 2026
Test preparation and results — Samsung US consumer support; check the model manual before applying a procedure.

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