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Samsung Dishwasher Error Codes

The complete list of 33 Samsung dishwasher error codes, based on Samsung's official information. Find your code to see what it means and what you can safely do yourself. Codes with step-by-step fixes have their own guide.

CodeMeaning
1CWater level check. The dishwasher does not start or stops early (fill noise ~10–30 s), then 1C is shown; it keeps trying to pump out although there is little water inside.
3CFills with water but does not wash (pump/motor). The dishwasher fills with water but does not start washing, does not spray and stops. This can also point to a pump failure.Samsung's regional pages describe this code differently; check your manual.
3EHigh water temperature. The water supply is too hot.Samsung's regional pages describe this code differently; check your manual.
4CLittle or no water entering. The cycle may start with a short pump-out but little or no fresh water enters; the tub stays dry and the programme stops.
4C5Water fill stops early (dry tub). The dishwasher starts, tries to fill, but stops early with a dry tub.
5CDrain problem. The controller expects the water level to fall but detects no change.
5C2Drain pump not running. The dishwasher tries to pump out but the pump does not start, runs briefly or stops.
6CStuck button detected. The control detects one or more permanently pressed buttons: beeping, no response, auto-selected programmes or no start.
6C1Detergent tab compartment motor issue. The dishwasher tries to open the detergent-tab compartment but detects abnormal motor conditions (no movement, wrong feedback, open/overloaded circuit).
7CSpray arm does not move. The dishwasher briefly tries to move the spray arm, then stops; no spraying and very poor cleaning.
9C1Abnormal or high mains voltage. The dishwasher detected abnormal or too high supply voltage and entered protection mode – often after a power outage, surge or tripped breaker.
9C2Power problem – will not start. The dishwasher will not start or aborts early; the panel lights up but it does not wash – often after flicker, voltage drop, tripped fuse or use via an extension cord.
ACControl freeze / communication. The dishwasher switches on but starts no programme or stops and stops responding – often after opening the door during operation or after installation/moving.
AC6Electronically locked. The dishwasher turns on but starts no programme and remains electronically locked; the Start button does not respond.
bC2Control panel not responding. Buttons appear not to work, panel seems frozen, constant beep, or the panel operates itself.
bC3Control panel misbehaving (moisture). The panel does not respond or behaves oddly (continuous beeping, self-selecting options) – often after cleaning, moisture, steam or reinstalling.
DCDoor not closing properly. The dishwasher switches on but does not start or stops shortly after Start is pressed.
FCDrying fan problem. The dishwasher washes but stops in the drying phase or shows FC; dishes stay wet with little or no warm air, or it beeps and ends early.Samsung's regional pages describe this code differently; check your manual.
FC2Drying phase aborted. The wash programme finishes but the unit aborts during drying or shows the code; dishes may stay wet and little warm air comes out.
HCHigh internal temperature. The dishwasher completes the programme but stops during or near the end; drying is inadequate or aborted and the interior is very hot and steamy.
HC1Supply water too hot / filters. The dishwasher may stop during the programme or not finish and show HC1.
HC2Drying air path blocked. The wash completes but drying aborts or ends early; dishes stay wet.
HC4Hot air at door outlet. The wash completes but drying aborts and HC4 shows immediately; unusually hot air is felt at the door air outlet.
LCLeak detected. The dishwasher does not start or stops mid-programme and pumps out continuously while beeping; water may be visible under or around it, or there is a damp smell.
OCOverfill / excess foam. The dishwasher stops during the programme or doesn't finish; small leaks at the lower door, continuous fill noise and heavy foam (wrong detergent / too much foam).
PCZone Wash / Half Load function problem. The dishwasher starts no programme or stops shortly after start, especially with Zone Wash or Half Load selected.
tCTemperature sensor / start problem. The dishwasher switches on but starts no programme or stops shortly after the start; it may try to wash briefly and then abort.
tC1Drying air outlet. The wash phase finishes but the unit aborts during drying or ends it early.
1EClogged filter error. Water not passing through the filter (on Waterwall models the code is IE).Samsung's regional pages describe this code differently; check your manual.
7EWaterwall reflector error. Waterwall reflector movement issues.
9ELow water level. Insufficient water in the dishwasher.
APAccess Point mode. Not a fault: the dishwasher is in Access Point mode for the mobile connection.
CEControl panel communication error. Control panel communication failure.

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Last checked 2026-10-28. Codes can differ by model and region; your appliance's manual is the final reference.

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