Error Code 4C5
Water is slowly leaking into the dishwasher when it shouldn't be
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 4C5 (no display during operation)
What This Means
Water valve is leaking water when it should be off; Water inlet valve not closing properly; Foreign material in water supply valve
What actually causes this:
The water inlet valve has debris preventing it from closing completely, allowing a slow trickle of water
First Thing to Check
If you notice water accumulating in the dishwasher between uses, the water valve may be leaking
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if water inlet valve is closing completely when not energized
- 2
2. Check for foreign material in the inlet valve that may prevent it from sealing
- 3
3. Clean or replace the water inlet valve
- 4
4. If valve tests normal, replace Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80K5050U Series Dishwashers (2020) (2020–present)
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