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; Loose or open wire terminals in door sense circuit; Defective door switch
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 attempt to run the dryer
- 2
2. Check if the door sensor unit is loose or short
- 3
3. Test door switch: Door open -- COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be < 1 Ohm, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be infinity
- 4
4. Test door switch: Door closed (knob pushed) -- COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be infinity, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be < 1 Ohm
- 5
5. Run the unit to see if the error reappears
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV45M5500 Series Dryers (2024) (2024–present)
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