Name: Samsung DV40J3000GW
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 9C1 mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet. Cause: Power not supplied properly; Faulty PCB voltage sensing circuit; Damaged wire harness; Low or high voltage from utility.

Question 2

What does error code AC mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly. Cause: Faulty Main PCB; Faulty Sub PCB (display board); Damaged or loose wire harness between Main PCB and Sub PCB.

Question 3

What does error code BC2 mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted. Cause: Display PCB is loose; Display PCB is shorted; Stuck or shorted button on control panel.

Question 4

What does error code DC mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

The dryer thinks the door is open while running. Cause: Door not fully closed or latched; Door sensor unit is loose; Door sensor unit is shorted.

Question 5

What does error code DF mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

The door switch isn't working properly. Cause: Door sensor unit is loose; Door sensor unit is shorted; Defective door switch giving invalid readings.

Question 6

What does error code FC mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power. Cause: Not using regular power source frequency (not 60Hz); Power frequency sensor circuit fault on PCB; Generator or inverter power supply with unstable frequency.

Question 7

What does error code HC mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating. Cause: Thermistor malfunction; PCB malfunction; Restricted vent system causing excessive heat buildup; Heater element failure.

Question 8

What does error code TC mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly. Cause: Clogged lint screen restricting airflow and causing abnormal temperature readings; Restricted vent system causing heat buildup; Thermistor resistance out of range (open or shorted).

Question 9

What does error code TC2 mean on Samsung DV40J3000GW?

Accepted Answer

The second temperature sensor is reading incorrectly. Cause: Thermistor resistance out of range; Wiring issue to secondary temperature sensor; PCB fault in temperature sensing circuit.

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Code	Meaning	Severity
9C1	Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet	Critical
AC	The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly	Critical
BC2	A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted	Moderate
DC	The dryer thinks the door is open while running	Moderate
DF	The door switch isn't working properly	Moderate
FC	Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power	Moderate
HC	Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating	Critical
TC	Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly	Moderate