Error Code 5C
The dishwasher is having trouble draining water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: No display (silent during cycle)
What This Means
A foreign object has entered the drain pump and the pump is stuck; The drain pump motor is defective
What actually causes this:
Food debris or a small object like a piece of glass got into the drain pump and is blocking it
First Thing to Check
Check and clean the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher tub — it's likely clogged with food particles
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the drain pump for foreign objects blocking the impeller
- 2
2. Check and reconnect the drain pump connector
- 3
3. Measure drain pump coil resistance (disconnect first) — normal: approximately 25 Ohm
- 4
4. Check the drain hose for kinks or clogs
- 5
5. If pump tests normal, check the Main PBA drain relay
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80K7050U Series Dishwashers (2016) (2016–present)
Related Error Codes
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The dishwasher has repeatedly failed to drain the water
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The heating element isn't warming the water properly
The water inside the dishwasher has gotten dangerously hot
A control panel button appears to be stuck or held down
The control panel's buttons can't communicate with the control board