Samsung Oven / Range · Code C-20

Samsung Oven / Range C-20 code: Oven temperature sensor error

The oven temperature sensor reads as an open circuit while the oven is running, so the control cannot measure oven temperature.

Most common causes

  1. Failed oven temperature sensor
  2. Loose or damaged sensor wiring
  3. Control board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Turn the oven off and restart.
  2. If it persists, switch off the range's breaker for at least 30 seconds, then restore power.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: manualslib.com · searspartsdirect.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does C-20 mean on a Samsung Oven / Range?

The oven temperature sensor reads as an open circuit while the oven is running, so the control cannot measure oven temperature.

Can I clear the C-20 code myself?

Try these first: Turn the oven off and restart. If it persists, switch off the range's breaker for at least 30 seconds, then restore power. Call a technician if the code returns; the temperature sensor usually needs replacement.

How much does it cost to fix a C-20 code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Samsung Oven / Range codes

C-21 · Oven overheating / sensor shortC-d0 · Stuck control keyC-d1 · Door lock errorSE · Shorted or stuck keypad-dC- · Oven divider (partition) errorC-24 · Oven heating too fastC-F0 · Control communication errordoor · Door not closedtESt · Demo mode

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