Error Code 4C5
The water valve is letting small amounts of water in when it shouldn't be
Minor
Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own
Also displayed as: No display
What This Means
Water inlet valve not sealing properly; Foreign material in the water valve preventing full closure; Flow meter detecting phantom pulses; Main PBA defect
What actually causes this:
Debris in the water valve is preventing it from fully closing, causing a slow water leak into the dishwasher
First Thing to Check
This usually doesn't cause obvious symptoms at first — if you notice water in the tub between cycles, the valve may be leaking
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if the water inlet valve is sealing properly when not energized
- 2
2. Clean the inlet valve filter and valve seat of foreign material
- 3
3. Check the flow meter for proper operation
- 4
4. If valve continues to leak through, replace the water inlet valve
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80R5061U Series Dishwashers (2020) (2020–present)
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