Samsung Dishwashers2020–present

Error Code AC6

The motor speed controller board isn't responding

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: No display (changes to pause)

What This Means

Main PBA defective; Inverter PBA defective; Communication connection for Main PBA or Inverter PBA not properly connected; Wire harness between Main PBA and Inverter PBA damaged

What actually causes this:

The inverter board that controls the wash pump motor has lost communication, often from a loose connector or a failed board

First Thing to Check

Turn off the dishwasher at the circuit breaker, wait 2 minutes, then turn it back on

Parts Involved

Main PBAInverter PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check connector between Main PBA and Inverter PBA — reconnect

  2. 2

    2. Check wire harness for damage

  3. 3

    3. If error persists, replace Inverter PBA

  4. 4

    4. If error still persists, replace Main PBA

This Error Applies To

Samsung DW80R5061U Series Dishwashers (2020) (2020–present)

Service manual exact match: DW80R5061US/AAService manual exact match: DW80R5061UG/AAService manual exact match: DW80R5060US/AAService manual exact match: DW80R5060UG/AAService manual exact match: DW80T5040US/ACService manual exact match: DW80R5061UT/AA

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