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 (Upper and Lower)
What This Means
Door not fully closed or latched; Loose wire terminals in door sense circuit; Door switch open or shorted; Defective door switch
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. Close the door, and run the dryer again
- 2
2. Check if the door switch is open or shorted
- 3
3. Test door switch: Door open — COM-NC (pins 1-3) should be < 1Ω, 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 < 1Ω
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung DVE60A9900 Series Dryers
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Your dryer isn't heating properly or is overheating
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