Error Code tC
The water temperature sensor is not reading correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: tC
What This Means
Thermistor connector is disconnected; Thermistor is shorted or has an open circuit; Thermistor is defective and reading out of range; Wiring harness damage between thermistor and Main PBA; Main PBA defect
What actually causes this:
The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself went bad
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher, wait 30 seconds, and restart — if the error persists, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check connections for the thermistor connector and reconnect
- 2
2. Measure the voltage between both ends of the thermistor (the RE connector of main PBA). Normal range: 0.06V to 4.8V
- 3
3. Measure the resistance between both ends of the thermistor — disconnect the connector before measuring. Use resistance table for reference values
- 4
4. If thermistor resistance is abnormal, replace the thermistor
- 5
5. If thermistor is normal, replace the Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW50T6060U Series Dishwashers (2020) (2020–present)