Error Code LC
Water is leaking inside the base of the dishwasher
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: LC
What This Means
There is a water leak inside the base of the dishwasher; Hose connections are leaking; Sump assembly is cracked or damaged; Drain pump assembly is leaking; Door seal is damaged
What actually causes this:
A hose connection came loose or a seal is worn out, letting water drip into the bottom pan
First Thing to Check
Turn off the dishwasher and water supply immediately — check under the dishwasher for water on the floor
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether there is any trace of water leakage in the shutter/base pan
- 2
2. Inspect all hose connections for leaks
- 3
3. Check sump assembly for cracks or damage
- 4
4. Check drain pump seals
- 5
5. If no leak found, replace 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)
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