Error Code 3C
The dryer motor isn't spinning properly
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 3C
What This Means
Motor relay shorted on main PCB; Motor winding fault; Motor locked or seized
What actually causes this:
The drum belt may have broken or come off, something is jamming the drum, or the motor itself has failed.
First Thing to Check
Open the door and try to spin the drum by hand — it should rotate freely with slight resistance.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the motor for proper operation
- 2
2. Measure motor winding resistance: Pin 3-4 should be approximately 2.88 ohm, Pin 4-5 should be approximately 3.5 ohm
- 3
3. Check if the motor can spin freely by hand
- 4
4. Inspect motor relay on main PCB
- 5
5. Replace motor if winding resistance is out of spec or motor is seized
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DVE45T3200 Series Dryers (2020) (2020–present)
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