Error Code FC
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: FC
What This Means
Not using regular power source frequency (not 60Hz); Generator or inverter power supply with unstable frequency; Power frequency sensor circuit malfunction on PCB
What actually causes this:
The power supply frequency is outside the expected range — usually a generator or unstable power issue.
First Thing to Check
If you're running the dryer on a generator, try plugging it into a regular wall outlet instead.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if you are using a regular power source frequency (60Hz)
- 2
2. Check if dryer is connected to a generator or inverter
- 3
3. Check the power frequency sensor circuit on the main PCB
- 4
4. Test with a known good 60Hz power source
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV50B5100 Series Dryers (2024) (2024–present)
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