Error Code 5C
The dishwasher cannot drain the dirty water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5C
What This Means
Foreign object has entered the drain pump and the pump is stuck; Drain hose clogged with debris; Drain pump is out of order; Main PBA is out of order; Inverter PBA is out of order
What actually causes this:
Food debris or a foreign object is clogging the drain hose or pump, preventing water from draining
First Thing to Check
Check and clean the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher tub — it is likely clogged with food
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether there is any foreign material in the drain hose and drain pump — remove any blockage
- 2
2. Check the connections for the drain pump connector — reconnect if loose
- 3
3. Check whether the drain pump coil is conductive (remove connector before measuring) — Normal: approx. 88 ohms +/-7% (81.8-94.2 ohms)
- 4
4. Check the operating LED (red) of the Main PBA — Normal: fully turn-on while operating
This Error Applies To
Samsung DW80R706 Series Dishwashers (2019) (2019–present)
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