Error Code FC
The drying fan isn't spinning fast enough
Minor
Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own
Also displayed as: No display (FC in recall)
What This Means
Fan motor is out of order; Fan motor wire connection is loose; Fan motor blocked by debris
What actually causes this:
The fan motor that helps dry your dishes is worn out or blocked
First Thing to Check
If your dishes aren't drying well, this fan may need service — but the dishwasher will still wash normally
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the wire connections for the fan motor — reconnect
- 2
2. Check the resistance of the fan motor coil (remove connector before measuring) — Normal: approximately 150 ohms
- 3
3. Check the resistance of the thermal actuator (remove connector before measuring) — Normal: approximately 1.45k ohms
- 4
4. If fan motor resistance is faulty, replace fan motor assembly
- 5
5. If thermal actuator resistance is faulty, replace thermal actuator
Other Error Codes for DW80M9550US
The dishwasher's main computer and the display board can't talk to each other
The motor controller board inside the dishwasher stopped responding
Water is leaking inside the base of the dishwasher
Too much water detected inside the dishwasher
The water distribution motor that directs spray isn't working properly
The main wash pump that sprays water isn't working properly
The dishwasher door isn't fully closed
The automatic door-opening feature isn't working