Samsung Dishwashers2023–present

Error Code PC

The water spray distribution motor is not working properly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: No display

What This Means

Synchronous motor is out of order; Location in the cam is incorrect; Micro Switch defective; Distributor Motor defective

What actually causes this:

The motor that directs water to different spray zones has failed or gotten stuck

First Thing to Check

Try running a full load cycle instead of half load — if the error persists, service is needed

Parts Involved

Distributor MotorMicro SwitchCam AssemblyMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the connections for the Distributor Motor and Micro Switch connectors — reconnect

  2. 2

    2. Check whether the coil in Distributor Motor is conductive (remove connectors before measuring) — Normal: approx. 3.6-4.0k ohms

  3. 3

    3. Check position sensing operations when turning the Micro Switch on and off (use n5 service test mode). Check conduction between brown wire and violet wire — Micro switch ON: Short, Micro switch OFF: Open. It is NG if keeps ON or OFF state for 120 seconds. Do not supply water during test

  4. 4

    4. Adjust Cam Assembly and find fault — if faulty, replace Cam Assembly

  5. 5

    5. Check whether half load is operating normally — check operation voltage: Normal 110-120V. Check Distributor Motor Relay: voltage between pin 8 (Brown) of CN401 and pin 1 (Red) of CN101. Normal: 110-120V while operating

  6. 6

    6. Check the Power Relay

This Error Applies To

Samsung DW80B7070A Series Dishwashers (2023) (2023–present)

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