Error Code LC
Water is leaking inside the base of the dishwasher
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LC
What This Means
Water is leaking from hose connections; Sump assembly or tub assembly is leaking; Drain pump assembly is leaking; Door seal is damaged; Leakage sensor is contaminated or defective
What actually causes this:
A hose connection came loose or a seal is worn out, letting water drip into the bottom pan
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher and water supply immediately — check under the dishwasher for water on the floor
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether there is any trace of water leakage in the shutter — Normal: no water leakage trace
- 2
2. If water leakage found, check the leakage location — inspect all hose connections, sump assembly, drain pump seals, and door gasket
- 3
3. Replace the faulty part causing the leak
Other Error Codes for DW80M9960US
The dishwasher's main computer and the display board can't talk to each other
The motor controller board inside the dishwasher stopped responding
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
The dishwasher isn't getting enough water to run