Error Code FC
Your dryer is getting the wrong type of electrical power
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: FC
What This Means
Not using regular power source frequency (not 60Hz); Power frequency sense circuit fault on PCB; Generator or inverter power supply with unstable frequency
What actually causes this:
The power supply frequency is outside the expected range — usually a generator or unstable power issue.
First Thing to Check
If you're running the dryer on a generator, try plugging it into a regular wall outlet instead.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check if you are using regular power source frequencies (should be 60Hz)
- 2
2. Check the power frequency sense circuit on the PCB
- 3
3. Verify the power source is providing standard 60Hz frequency with a multimeter
- 4
4. Test with known good 60Hz power source
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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