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Samsung Oven C-23 — Meat Probe Shorted

Samsung Oven · Error code C-23

What C-23 Means

The control board detected a short in the meat-probe circuit. Often caused by a damaged probe or moisture in the probe jack.

Symptoms

  • C-23 on display
  • Beeping when probe is plugged in
  • Probe cook modes won't start
  • Code clears when probe is removed

Common Causes

1
Shorted meat probe

Internal probe wires shorted from heat or kinking.

2
Moisture in probe jack

Cleaning water sat in the jack and bridged the contacts.

3
Damaged probe receptacle

Jack pins shorted to ground.

4
Wiring short to chassis

Pinched harness behind the cavity wall.

How to Fix It

  1. Remove the meat probe; if code clears, the probe is the fault.
  2. Inspect the probe cable for cuts, kinks, or melted insulation.
  3. Dry the probe jack and try again after a few hours.
  4. Test probe resistance with a multimeter; replace if outside spec.
  5. Inspect the harness behind the cavity for chafing against sheet metal.
  6. Replace the probe jack assembly if the jack itself is shorted.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: appliancemode.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.