Error Code FC
The drying fan isn't spinning fast enough
Minor
Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own
Also displayed as: No display
What This Means
Dry fan motor defective or failing; Fan motor connector disconnected; Fan blade obstructed by debris; Main PBA fan motor relay defective
What actually causes this:
The drying fan motor is wearing out or something is blocking it from spinning properly
First Thing to Check
If your dishes aren't drying well, this could be the cause — there's no action you can take at home for this one
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check and reconnect dry fan motor connectors
- 2
2. Check the resistance of the dry fan motor coil (disconnect first) — normal: approximately 150 ohm
- 3
3. Check for obstructions at the fan blade
- 4
4. Check fan motor relay voltage — 120V while operating
- 5
5. If fan motor tests normal, replace Main PBA
Other Error Codes for DW80T5040US
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The water valve is letting small amounts of water in when it shouldn't be
The dishwasher can't drain the water out