Error Code 3C
The main wash pump isn't working properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 3C
What This Means
A foreign object has entered the circulation pump and the pump is stuck; The circulation pump is out of order; The Main PBA is out of order; The Inverter PBA is out of order
What actually causes this:
Something is stuck in the wash pump or the pump motor is failing
First Thing to Check
Check the filter at the bottom of the tub for debris — a large piece of food or broken glass could be jamming the pump
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the circulation motor connectors and reconnect
- 2
2. Check for foreign objects in the pump or water passages
- 3
3. Measure circulation motor coil resistance (disconnect first) — normal: approximately 5.8 Ohm
- 4
4. Check the Inverter PBA connections
- 5
5. If motor tests normal, replace Inverter PBA, then Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80K7050U Series Dishwashers (2016) (2016–present)
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