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 or switch is loose; Door sensor or switch is shorted; Loose wire terminals in door sense circuit
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 again
- 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 < 1Ohm, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be infinity
- 4
4. Test door switch: Door closed - COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be infinity, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should be < 1Ohm
This Error Applies To
Samsung DV50R8500 Series Dryers (2019) (2019–present)
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