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 a hose connection; Sump or tub assembly is cracked; Door seal is damaged; Drain pump assembly is leaking
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 the water supply valve under the sink immediately — check for water on the floor
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether there is any trace of water leakage in the shutter (base pan) — normal means no water leakage trace
- 2
2. Inspect all hose connections for leaks
- 3
3. Check sump assembly for cracks
- 4
4. Check drain pump seals
- 5
5. If no leak found, check leakage sensor for contamination
- 6
6. If faulty, identify the leakage location and replace the faulty part
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
Other Error Codes for DW80R9950UG
Water is getting into the dishwasher when it shouldn't be
The main control board and the motor control board can't communicate
The dishwasher tried multiple times to drain but keeps failing
The water temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
A control panel button appears to be stuck
The touch panel and the control board can't communicate
The main control board and the display board can't talk to each other
The automatic door-opening feature isn't working