Error Code HC1
The heating element is not warming the water properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: No display
What This Means
Heater element is defective or burned out; Heater is improperly connected; Main PBA heater relay defective; Low water level causing heater to not be submerged
What actually causes this:
The heating element burned out or the water level is too low for it to heat properly
First Thing to Check
If your dishes feel cold after a cycle, the heater may have failed
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check and reconnect the heater connectors
- 2
2. Check drain hose installation — if water level in tub is not right, the heater may not be submerged
- 3
3. Measure heater resistance between both ends — normal: approximately 13.5 ohm
- 4
4. Check thermistor operation
- 5
5. Check heater relay connections on Main PBA
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6. If heater tests normal, replace Main PBA
Other Error Codes for DW80R5060UG
A control panel button appears to be stuck
The heating element isn't warming the water properly
The dishwasher's main control board and display board can't talk to each other
Water is leaking inside the base of the dishwasher
The automatic door opening feature isn't working
The water valve is letting small amounts of water in when it shouldn't be
The dishwasher can't drain the water out
Too much water detected inside the dishwasher