Error Code 4C
The dishwasher isn't getting enough water
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 4C
What This Means
Water supply pressure is too low; Water supply valve is closed; Aqua stop is out of order; Case brake fails to detect pulse; Foreign material in water supply line or inlet valve filter; Inlet valve coil defective; Flow meter defective; Main PBA defect
What actually causes this:
The water supply valve under the sink is turned off, the water pressure is too low, or the inlet filter is clogged with debris
First Thing to Check
Check that the water supply valve under your kitchen sink is fully open
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check that the water faucet/valve under the sink is open
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2. Check if the home water supply has been cut off
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3. Check for foreign material in the water supply line and inlet valve filter — clean with a brush
- 4
4. Check and reconnect inlet valve connector
- 5
5. Measure inlet valve coil resistance (disconnect first) — normal: approximately 1.2 kOhm
- 6
6. Check inlet valve operation — measure 120V at inlet valve relay while operating
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7. Check whether water is in tub — if not, check terminal connections and filter for foreign substances
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8. Check whether flow meter is working normally
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9. Check whether pressure switch (water level sensor) is working normally
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10. If all components test normal, replace Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80K5050U Series Dishwashers (2020) (2020–present)
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