Samsung Washer PF Error — Power Failure Recovery Fix

What it means

Samsung washer PF error means a power failure interrupted the cycle mid-wash — Samsung includes this with the 'Voltage error' family.
It's typically not a fault with the washer; the power going out (or a brief brownout) caused the washer to stop and PF is the recovery flag.
Press Start/Pause to resume the cycle.

Affected Models

Samsung Front Load Washer
Samsung Top Load Washer
Samsung AddWash Washer
Samsung EcoBubble Washer
Samsung QuickDrive Washer

Common Causes

Mains power genuinely failed during the cycle
Brief brownout dipped voltage below the washer's threshold
Plug pulled or knocked out of the socket
Circuit breaker tripped (overload or fault elsewhere)
Loose mains cable to the washer

How to Fix It

Press Start/Pause.

On most Samsung washers, pressing Start/Pause after a PF resumes the interrupted cycle from where it stopped.
The washer remembers the program and finishes the wash.
Check the mains plug.

Confirm the plug is firmly in the wall socket.
A loose plug rattled by vibration during spin can disconnect briefly and trigger PF.
Push it home firmly.
Check the breaker.

Look at the consumer unit / circuit breaker box.
If a breaker has tripped, reset it and try the washer again.
If the breaker trips again immediately, there's a fault on the circuit and you need an electrician — don't keep resetting.
Move to a different outlet.

If PF appears regularly on every cycle, try the washer on a different mains outlet — ideally on a different circuit.
If it stops happening, the original outlet or circuit has a fault.

When to Call a Professional

PF rarely needs professional help — it's usually a one-off power blip.
Call an electrician only if PF appears repeatedly without obvious power outages, since that points at intermittent supply problems in the household wiring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Samsung washer show PF every time it spins?

Spin cycles draw the highest current of the wash, and that's when a marginal supply finally dips below the washer's voltage threshold and triggers PF.
If the washer runs through wash and rinse fine but PF appears at spin every time, the household wiring or breaker can't sustain the spin's current draw.
An electrician can check the circuit; in the meantime, run the washer at off-peak times when other high-load appliances aren't running.