Name: Samsung DVE46B6500
Brand: Samsung

Question 1

What does error code 3C mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

Accepted Answer

The dryer motor isn't spinning properly. Cause: Motor winding open or shorted; Motor locked or seized; Defective motor relay on main PCB; Broken or loose motor wiring.

Question 2

What does error code 9C1 mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet. Cause: Power source voltage out of range; Low voltage from utility; Faulty outlet or wiring; Voltage sense circuit fault on PCB.

Question 3

What does error code AC mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

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 DVE46B6500?

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 short.

Question 5

What does error code C1 mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

Accepted Answer

The vent blockage test found a problem with your exhaust. Cause: Vent sensor detecting abnormal condition; Vent ductwork issue affecting sensor readings.

Question 6

What does error code C8 mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer vent is about 80% blocked. Cause: Vent ductwork partially clogged; Vent ductwork too long or with too many bends; Outside exhaust hood damper partially blocked.

Question 7

What does error code C8/C80 mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer vent is about 80% blocked. Cause: Duct too long or has too many bends; Partial vent blockage.

Question 8

What does error code C9 mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer vent is over 90% blocked — needs immediate cleaning. Cause: Vent ductwork significantly clogged; Vent ductwork too long or excessively bent; Outside exhaust hood damper stuck.

Question 9

What does error code C9/C90 mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer vent is over 90% blocked — needs immediate cleaning. Cause: Duct is severely restricted or blocked; Duct too long with excessive bends; Crushed or kinked flexible duct.

Question 10

What does error code Ct mean on Samsung DVE46B6500?

Accepted Answer

Your dryer detected restricted airflow during a vent test. Cause: Vent restriction causing abnormal temperature readings during test; Vent ductwork issues affecting airflow temperature.

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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
C1	The vent blockage test found a problem with your exhaust	Moderate
C8	Your dryer vent is about 80% blocked	Moderate
C8/C80	Your dryer vent is about 80% blocked	Moderate
C9	Your dryer vent is over 90% blocked — needs immediate cleaning	Moderate