Samsung Dryer Error Code FiLt — Check Lint Filter Reminder
What this means
The FiLt code is a reminder notification, not an error. Samsung dryers display this at the beginning of certain cycles to remind you to clean the lint filter. Cleaning the lint filter before every load is essential for efficient drying and fire safety.
Alternate codes: Filt
Step-by-step fix
2 stepsClean the lint filter
Remove the lint filter from the dryer (inside the door or on top, depending on your model). Peel off all lint and place the filter back in the dryer.
Get in the habit of cleaning the lint filter before every single load.
Press Start to continue
After cleaning the filter, press Start/Pause and the cycle will begin. The FiLt notification will clear automatically.
When to call a professional
This is a normal reminder — no service is needed.
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