Error Code 5C
The dishwasher cannot pump the dirty water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5C
What This Means
Foreign object entered the drain pump causing it to be stuck; Drain pump is out of order; Main PBA is out of order; Inverter PBA is out of order; Foreign material in drain hose
What actually causes this:
Food debris or a small object has clogged the drain hose or gotten stuck in the drain pump
First Thing to Check
Check and clean the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher tub — it is likely clogged with food particles
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether there is any foreign material in the Drain Hose and Drain Pump — remove any foreign material
- 2
2. Check the connections for the Drain Pump connector — reconnect
- 3
3. Check whether the Drain Pump coil is conductive (remove connector before measuring) — Normal: approx. 88 ohms +/- 7% (81.8-94.2 ohms)
- 4
4. Check the operation of the Inverter PBA — check operating AC voltage of Inverter PBA CN5 connector. Normal: 110-120V while operating
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80B7070A Series Dishwashers (2023) (2023–present)
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