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Samsung Washing Machine (Top Load) Self Clean / Pure Cycle reminder error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 60–90m

The Self Clean LED blinking or Pure Cycle reminder on your Samsung top load washing machine means it is time to run a drum cleaning cycle. This is not an error — it is a maintenance reminder that appears after a certain number of wash cycles. You do not need to run the cycle immediately but Samsung recommends doing so at your earliest opportunity. Run Self Clean every 20 washes on top load models to prevent odor and residue buildup inside the drum.

Common causes

  • The washer has counted enough cycles to trigger the monthly Self Clean or Pure Cycle reminder

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Make sure the drum is completely empty — no laundry or items inside

  2. 2

    Select the Self Clean or Pure Cycle setting on the control panel

  3. 3

    Do not add detergent or bleach — run it empty

  4. 4

    Press Start to begin the cleaning cycle

  5. 5

    Run Self Clean every 20 washes to keep the drum fresh and odor-free