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; Laundry caught in the door preventing proper closure; Door switch malfunction; 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. Make sure the door is properly closed
- 2
2. Check that laundry is not caught in the door
- 3
3. Test door switch with door OPEN: COM-NC (pins 1-3) should read < 1Ω, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should read ∞
- 4
4. Test door switch with door CLOSED: COM-NC (pins 1-3) should read ∞, COM-NO (pins 1-2) should read < 1Ω
- 5
5. If door switch fails test, replace door switch
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DVE50M7450 Series Dryers (2024) (2024–present)
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