Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Samsung oven C-21 error code

C-21 means oven temperature sensor short. The sensor circuit is shorted — the same blocking condition as C-20 but the other end of the fault range..

Engineer usually needed · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Power-cycle at the mains for 10 minutes.
  2. If C-21 returns, the sensor or its harness is shorted and needs replacement.
  3. Check the sensor probe is not touching the element or cavity walls.

Call a professional when…

Sensor or wiring harness replaced. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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