Error Code dF
The door switch isn't working properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: dF
What This Means
Door sensor unit loose or shorted; Defective door switch giving invalid readings; Loose wire terminals in door sense circuit
What actually causes this:
The switch that detects whether the door is open or closed has worn out or its connection came loose.
First Thing to Check
Open the door, check for anything stuck in the door latch area, then close it firmly and try again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if the door sensor unit is loose or shorted
- 2
2. Inspect wire terminals in the door sense circuit for loose or open connections
- 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
- 5
5. If switch readings are inconsistent or invalid, replace door switch
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DVE54M8750 Series Dryers (2024) (2024–present)
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