Error Code FC
The drying fan is not spinning fast enough
Minor
Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own
Also displayed as: FC (no display during normal operation)
What This Means
Fan motor defective; Fan motor connector disconnected; Fan motor obstructed
What actually causes this:
The fan motor that helps dry your dishes is wearing out or something is blocking its blades
First Thing to Check
Check if dishes are still wet after cycles complete — if so, the drying system needs attention
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check and reconnect fan motor connectors
- 2
2. Measure fan motor coil resistance (disconnect before measuring) — normal: approximately 150 ohms
- 3
3. Check for obstructions in fan assembly
- 4
4. If resistance is abnormal, replace Fan Motor Assembly
- 5
5. Check thermal actuator resistance — normal: approximately 1.45k ohms
Other Error Codes for DDW24T998US
The dishwasher cannot pump the dirty water out
The water inside the dishwasher got dangerously hot
The touch panel and the control board are not communicating properly
A control panel button appears to be stuck or held down
The main wash pump that sprays water is not working properly
The heating element is not warming the water properly
Water is leaking inside the base of the dishwasher
The dishwasher's main computer board and display board cannot talk to each other