C-20

Oven Temperature Sensor Error

Description

The oven temperature sensor (thermistor) is open, shorted or reading outside its normal range, so the oven cannot control heating.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
C-20
Error Name
Oven Temperature Sensor Error
Appliance Type
oven
Brand
Samsung
Severity
high

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Turn the oven off at the wall or circuit breaker for 1 minute, then power it back on. 2. If the code returns, the temperature sensor or its wiring is likely faulty. 3. Do not use the oven while the code is displayed. 4. Contact a Samsung service centre to test and replace the sensor.

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