Samsung washing machine dC: what it means and what to try first · Nepal
Severity: LowSamsung washing machine error dC. The door is not closed or locked properly. Close the door firmly, make sure nothing is trapped in it, and restart; if it returns, call a technician.
Meaning
The door is not closed or locked properly. Close the door firmly, make sure nothing is trapped in it, and restart; if it returns, call a technician.
Severity
Low
Try first
- Take out any clothing or items stuck between the door and the machine body, then close the door firmly.
- Take some washing out if the drum is overloaded, so the door can close properly.
- On a front-loader, check the machine stands level. An uneven machine can make the door sit out of line.
Do not
- Do not open the door while a cycle is running. This can trigger the error.
- Do not overload the drum.
Call a pro if
- The dC code keeps coming back after you have cleared the door and closed it firmly.
- The door or its latch looks damaged, or the door will not close or lock.
- Water is leaking from the machine, or the door will not open when the cycle has finished.
Source
How to Fix a DE or DC Error on a Samsung Washer, Samsung
The repair: Washing machine door lock repair
Prices for repairs in Nepal are in NPR.
Other Samsung codes
- Samsung E101 Communication fault between the indoor and outdoor units (or with the remote), usually caused by a wiring, connection or control board problem.
- Samsung E121 A temperature sensor circuit in the unit is reporting a fault.
- Samsung E154 A fan motor fault, meaning the fan motor is not running as it should, usually because something is blocking the fan, grille or outdoor unit, or because the motor itself has failed.
- Samsung HE The water is not heating properly (heater or temperature sensor).
- Samsung LE Leak protection has triggered (water where it should not be).
Brands in our catalog for washing machine: AEG, Bosch, Electrolux, LG, Miele, Samsung, Siemens, Whirlpool. The same code on another brand is not in the catalog yet, and we do not guess what it means.