SAMSUNG waching machine doesn't want to drain and spin.

What is the model number of the unit?

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
(pre-typed for both hot and cold!)

If you have checked that the hot and cold water taps are turned on fully and the hoses are not kinked or squashed at the back, it is worth while checking both the hot and cold water inlet filters. Turn the taps off and remove both hoses at the washer end. Inside each inlet port there is normally a little filter which should just slide out. Clean if necessary and replace each one and the hoses. If after turning the taps back on there is no improvement, the problem is symptomatic of a malfunctioning hot or cold water control valve. Sorry but it needs a service call and a check that it isn't the control PCB ;-0(

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Thanks and good luck,
John C

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
I would gently suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor/pump lint tray/filter. So many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters and many machines will not even go to rinse or spin or release the door lock if there is any water still left inside.
Here are my complete and generic guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

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Thanks and good luck!
John C

Whats the exact brand and model.Is it front load or top load.Is it showing any error code on display or any flashing light error code.Is it draining properly or not draining.Also is it making any kind of noise when turned towards spin mode.------------------- Keep updated with the details.Thanks.Helpmech.

Try Unplugging the power feed for 10 minutes and then reconnect. should reset the board.

Hi,
The hoses are not hooked up right ...

Here is a tip that tells you how to fix that problem...

Water will not stay in Washing Machine

heatman101

If your washer washes and drains but does not spin, you need a new door lock mechanism. Not too hard to fix yourself.

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote that will help you with your dishwasher not draining problem...

Dishwasher Problems - Water will not drain out
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4078724-dishwasher_problems_water_will_not_drain

heatman101

I had the same problem it was the pump filter on the back. unscrew it and clean it. That worked for me.

DE is a door lock error it could be the door hasn't been shut firm enough or the door lock may have failed. Sometimes the pin that goes through the handle and ****** comes lose the door would have to be taken apart to check for that and in some rare cases the main module can be faulty.