Samsung doesn’t build a reset button into its washers. The manufacturer’s own fix for most temporary glitches is a straightforward power cycle, and it works the same way across nearly every model.
How to Reset a Samsung Washer
Samsung’s own fix for most washer glitches is a power cycle: unplug for a few minutes, not a button combo.
Steps
- Unplug the washer, or switch off its breaker if it's hard-wired, then wait 1 to 5 minutes. That's how long Samsung says it takes for the residual charge to clear.
- Plug the washer back in (or flip the breaker on) and run a short cycle to confirm the code or glitch is gone.
- If a code returns identically, treat it as a real fault rather than a one-off. Note the exact code before requesting service.
Warnings
- A reset wipes the washer's stored error history, which makes it harder for a technician to diagnose the problem later. Samsung's own guidance is to finish troubleshooting first and only reset as a last step, not to reset repeatedly hoping a recurring code clears on its own.
Maintenance tips
- If Child Lock or a locked-door icon is stopping you from opening the washer, turning the unit off and back on, or disabling Child Lock in the settings, usually releases it without a full reset.
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Sam Radford — DiagnosFix
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Last verified: 2026-07-19
Before you start
Unplug the appliance, shut off the water supply if relevant, and stop immediately if you smell burning. If in doubt, call a qualified professional.