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
Water is leaking from hose connections; Sump assembly or tub assembly is leaking; Drain pump assembly is leaking; Door seal is damaged; Leakage sensor is contaminated or defective
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 — Normal: no water leakage trace
- 2
2. If water leakage found, check the leakage location — inspect all hose connections, sump assembly, drain pump seals, and door gasket
- 3
3. Replace the faulty part causing the leak
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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