Samsung groups nd, 5E and 5C as drain warnings. This page uses Samsung U.S. guidance. Match the full display and model before choosing a repair.
Identify the display
Record whether water remains and whether draining started before the message. Look for an accessible external hose bend without moving the connected washer. Do not assume every Samsung washer has the same owner-accessible filter.
Choose the relevant observation
- Water remains: keep that state with the exact code and model.
- The drum appears empty: report the recurring warning without guessing which sensor is responsible.
- A 5 and an S are hard to distinguish: preserve the display photograph for the model lookup.
Decide what to do next
Use the documented drain-care route only if it applies to the washer. Persistent failure calls for diagnosis, not an automatic drain-pump purchase.
Evidence and limits
Samsung Electronics America: Samsung washing machine information and error codes, nd, 5E, SE, 5C, SC, 1 5C heading. Reviewed October 15, 2026. U.S. Samsung code reference; several meanings depend on model. This is code interpretation and safe routing, not a full repair procedure or a verified part match.