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 on PCB shorted; PCB malfunction; Motor winding issue causing relay stress
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 PCB motor relay
- 2
2. Inspect motor winding resistance: Pin 3-4 should be 2.88 ohm, Pin 4-5 should be 3.5 ohm
- 3
3. If motor relay is confirmed shorted, replace main PCB
This Error Applies To
Samsung DVE45T6020 Series Dryers (2020) (2020–present)
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