Samsung Washers2016–present

Error Code BC2

A button on the control panel is stuck or being held down.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: BC2

What This Means

Power button pressed continually for more than 12 seconds; A switch is jammed or stuck due to uneven pressing from deformation of control panel or button; Sub PBA screws tightened too much, pressing on switch contacts; A button other than Power is pressed continually for more than 30 seconds; Deformation of internal plastic injection part; Main PBA IC switching on/off has occurred continuously

What actually causes this:

A button on the control panel is physically stuck, often from spilled detergent or over-tightened screws during a previous repair.

First Thing to Check

Press each button on the control panel to make sure none are sticking. Wipe around all buttons with a damp cloth to remove any residue.

Parts Involved

Sub PBAMain PBAControl Panel ButtonsTact Switches

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check whether the Power switch or either a defect of the main PCB is continually pressed

  2. 2

    2. Check the contact between the control panel buttons and their corresponding tact switch

  3. 3

    3. Check whether the service PBA holding screws are fastened too tight — if so, loosen them a little

  4. 4

    4. There must be a gap between a control panel button and its corresponding micro switch

  5. 5

    5. If the main PBA main relay has occurred, an 'E2' check occurs. Otherwise, a check occurs after approx. 30 seconds

  6. 6

    6. Check the connections — if there is no check in the passed connections, replace the main PBA

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA50K8600A Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: WA50K8600AW/A2Service manual exact match: WA50K8600AV/A2Service manual exact match: WA52J8060AW/A2

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