Name: Samsung DVE45R6100
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 3C mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

The dryer motor isn't spinning properly. Cause: Motor relay shorted on the main PCB; Motor winding shorted or failed; Wiring harness issue between motor and main PCB.

Question 2

What does error code 9C1 mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet. Cause: Not using regular power source (voltage out of range); Low voltage from utility; Faulty outlet or wiring; Voltage sense circuit fault on main PCB.

Question 3

What does error code AC mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What does error code bC2 mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted. Cause: Display PCB key circuit shorted; Display PCB malfunction; Stuck or shorted button on control panel; Moisture or debris on control panel causing a short.

Question 5

What does error code dC mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

The dryer thinks the door is open while running. Cause: Door not fully closed or latched; Loose or short wire terminals in door sensor circuit; Defective door switch.

Question 6

What does error code dF mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

The door switch isn't working properly. Cause: Loose or short wire terminals in door sensor circuit; Defective door switch giving invalid readings; Wiring harness damage between door switch and main PCB.

Question 7

What does error code FC mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What does error code HC mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating. Cause: Restricted vent system causing excessive heat buildup; Thermistor resistance out of range; Heater malfunction; Thermostat failure; Motor not running properly (detected in Smart Install mode).

Question 9

What does error code tC mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

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 1 resistance out of range (open or shorted).

Question 10

What does error code tC5 mean on Samsung DVE45R6100?

Accepted Answer

A secondary temperature sensor is giving bad readings. Cause: Clogged lint screen restricting airflow and causing abnormal temperature readings; Restricted vent system causing heat buildup; Thermistor 2 resistance out of range (open or shorted).

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Code	Meaning	Severity
3C	The dryer motor isn't spinning properly	Critical
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