Error Code DC
The dryer thinks the door is open while running
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: DC
What This Means
Door not fully closed or latched; Door sensor unit is loose; Door sensor unit is shorted
What actually causes this:
Door wasn't closed firmly, or the door switch has gone bad from normal wear.
First Thing to Check
Open and firmly close the door, then try starting it again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Close the door firmly and run the dryer again
- 2
2. Check if the door sensor unit is loose or shorted
- 3
3. Test door switch: Door open — COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be < 1Ω, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be ∞
- 4
4. Test door switch: Door closed — COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be ∞, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be < 1Ω
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV40J3000E Series Dryers (2014) (2014–present)
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