Power failure — wash cycle interrupted by power outage
The PF error on the Samsung WF45R6100AW indicates power failure — wash cycle interrupted by power outage. This typically occurs due to brief power outage during wash cycle. Most homeowners fix this in 5 min by following the steps below.
Common Causes of PF
- 1Brief power outage during wash cycle
- 2Washer plugged into an overloaded circuit
- 3Loose power cord connection
- 4Faulty wall outlet or tripped circuit breaker
How to Fix PF
- 1
Step 1
Check that the washer power cord is firmly plugged into the wall outlet
- 2
Step 2
Check your home circuit breaker panel — reset any tripped breakers for the laundry circuit
- 3
Step 3
If using a power strip or extension cord, plug the washer directly into a wall outlet instead
- 4
Step 4
Press Start/Pause to resume the interrupted cycle
- 5
Step 5
If the error keeps appearing, try a different wall outlet to rule out electrical issues
Tools Needed
When to Call a Technician
Error appears repeatedly without any power outage — the internal wiring or control board may have an intermittent fault
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Samsung PF error
No. The washer saves its cycle position in memory. Once power is back, just press Start to resume where it left off. The PF code is informational — it is telling you what happened, not warning about a hardware problem.
Usually no. Press Start/Pause and the washer will try to continue from where it stopped. If the power was off for a long time and the water has cooled significantly, you may want to restart the full cycle for best results — but the machine will not force you to.
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