Samsung Dishwashers2016–present

Error Code AC6

The dishwasher's motor controller isn't responding to the main control board

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: No display initially, then changes to pause

What This Means

The Main PBA or Inverter PBA is out of order; The communications connection for the Main PBA or Inverter PBA is not properly connected

What actually causes this:

A wire connection between the main control board and the motor speed controller came loose or a board failed

First Thing to Check

Turn off the dishwasher at the circuit breaker, wait 60 seconds, then turn it back on

Parts Involved

Main PBAInverter PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the connector between Main PBA and Inverter PBA

  2. 2

    2. Reconnect all communication connectors

  3. 3

    3. Check the Inverter PBA for visible damage

  4. 4

    4. If error persists, replace Inverter PBA, then Main PBA

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung DW80K7050U Series Dishwashers (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: DW80K7050US/AAService manual exact match: DW80K7050UG/AA

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