Error Code dC3
The automatic door opening feature isn't working
Minor
Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own
Also displayed as: No display
What This Means
Auto Door Open actuator defective; Door hinge or spring binding, preventing auto-open; Door sensing switch defective; Touch button PBA or Sub PBA not properly connected
What actually causes this:
The motor that pops the door open for drying has failed or something is blocking the door
First Thing to Check
Make sure nothing is in front of the dishwasher door preventing it from popping open after the cycle
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the Auto Door Open actuator operation
- 2
2. Check that the door hinge and springs are not binding
- 3
3. Check the door sensing switch — see door sensing switch diagnostics
- 4
4. Check Sub PBA and touch button PBA connections
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5. If actuator is defective, replace Auto Door Open actuator
Other Error Codes for DW80T5040US
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 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