Error Code dC
The dryer thinks the door is open while running
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: dC
What This Means
Door not fully closed or latched; Loose or short wire terminals in door sensor circuit; Defective door switch
What actually causes this:
Door wasn't closed firmly, or the door switch has gone bad from normal wear.
First Thing to Check
Open and firmly close the door, then try starting it again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Close the door firmly and attempt to run the dryer again
- 2
2. Check if the door sensor unit is loose or short
- 3
3. Test door switch: Door open (Off) -- COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be < 1 ohm, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be infinity
- 4
4. Test door switch: Door closed (On) -- COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be infinity, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be < 1 ohm
Other Error Codes for DVG45T6005W
Your dryer's temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
A secondary temperature sensor is giving bad readings
A button on the control panel is stuck or shorted
The door switch isn't working properly
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
The dryer's internal parts aren't communicating properly
Your dryer is getting the wrong voltage from the outlet
Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating