Error Code 5C
The dishwasher can't drain the water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5C (or no display)
What This Means
Foreign object entered the drain pump causing it to be stuck; Drain pump motor is defective; Main PBA drain relay defective; Inverter PBA defective; Drain hose blocked or kinked
What actually causes this:
Food debris or a foreign object is clogging the drain hose or the pump, preventing water from draining
First Thing to Check
Check and clean the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher tub — it's likely clogged with food particles
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for foreign material in the drain hose — remove any blockage
- 2
2. Check drain pump for foreign objects causing it to be stuck
- 3
3. Check and reconnect drain pump connector
- 4
4. Measure drain pump coil resistance (disconnect first) — normal: approximately 25 ohm
- 5
5. Check drain pump relay voltage — 120V while operating
- 6
6. If drain pump tests normal, check Inverter PBA
- 7
7. If all components test normal, replace Main PBA
Other Error Codes for DW80R5060US
A control panel button appears to be stuck
The heating element is not warming the water properly
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
Too much water detected inside the dishwasher