Error Code 5C
The dishwasher can't drain the water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5C (or no display)
What This Means
Foreign object has entered the drain pump and the pump is stuck; Drain pump is out of order; Main PBA is out of order; Inverter PBA is out of order; Drain hose clogged or kinked
What actually causes this:
Food debris is clogging the drain hose or the filter, or something is stuck in the drain pump
First Thing to Check
Check and clean the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher tub — it's likely clogged with food
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for foreign material in the drain hose — remove any blockage
- 2
2. Check drain pump for foreign objects stuck in impeller
- 3
3. Check and reconnect drain pump connector
- 4
4. Measure drain pump coil resistance (disconnect first) — normal: approximately 25 Ohm
- 5
5. Check drain pump relay voltage — normal: 120V while operating
- 6
6. Check the drain hose installation condition
- 7
7. If drain pump tests normal, replace Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80K5050U Series Dishwashers (2020) (2020–present)
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