Error Code 3C
The main wash pump that sprays water on your dishes is not working
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 3C
What This Means
Foreign object entered the circulation pump causing it to be stuck; Circulation pump is out of order; Main PBA is out of order; Inverter PBA is out of order
What actually causes this:
Something got stuck in the wash pump or the pump motor has failed
First Thing to Check
Check the filter at the bottom of the tub for debris — a clogged filter can put strain on the pump
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether there is any foreign material in the Circulation Hose and Circulation Pump
- 2
2. Check the connections for the Circulation Pump connector — reconnect
- 3
3. Check whether the Circulation Pump coil is conductive (remove connector before measuring) — Normal: approx. 5.8 ohms +/- 10%
- 4
4. Check the operating LED (red) of the Main PBA — Normal: fully turn-on while operating
- 5
5. If pump tests normal, replace Main PBA or Inverter PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80B7070A Series Dishwashers (2023) (2023–present)
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