Samsung Washer — Error Code 8C (UK)
The vibration (MEMS) sensor reported a fault.
ApplianceDB ranks 1 repair for this code, led by “Power-cycle the washer”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the vibration sensor. Severity is classified as degraded — the appliance keeps running but not correctly.
Ranked repair steps
1. Power-cycle the washer
Power off and restart the cycle.
easy · basis: manufacturer first
Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Samsung UK Support — What do the codes on my washing machine mean. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.