Error Code FC
The drying fan isn't spinning fast enough
Minor
Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own
Also displayed as: No display (FC in recall)
What This Means
Fan motor is out of order; Fan motor wire connection is loose; Fan motor blocked by debris
What actually causes this:
The fan motor that helps dry your dishes is worn out or blocked
First Thing to Check
If your dishes aren't drying well, this fan may need service — but the dishwasher will still wash normally
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the wire connections for the fan motor — reconnect
- 2
2. Check the resistance of the fan motor coil (remove connector before measuring) — Normal: approximately 150 ohms
- 3
3. Check the resistance of the thermal actuator (remove connector before measuring) — Normal: approximately 1.45k ohms
- 4
4. If fan motor resistance is faulty, replace fan motor assembly
- 5
5. If thermal actuator resistance is faulty, replace thermal actuator
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80M9 Series Dishwashers (2018) (2018–present)
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The water inside the dishwasher got dangerously hot
The water temperature sensor isn't reading correctly
A control panel button appears to be stuck or pressed
The touch panel and the control board aren't communicating properly
The dishwasher's main computer and the display board can't talk to each other