Samsung Washers2016–present

Error Code DC

The washer lid is not closing or locking properly.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: DC

What This Means

A switch contact issue because of deformation of the door hook; Door pulled open by force; Door pushed open due to pressure difference from internal temperature changes during Boil wash; Door not opened after door open operation; Door not locked after door close operation

What actually causes this:

The lid was not closed firmly, or a piece of clothing is caught preventing the lid from latching.

First Thing to Check

Open the lid, make sure nothing is caught in the latch area, then close it firmly until you hear it click.

Parts Involved

Door Lock Switch UnitDoor HookReed SwitchMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the resistance for Reed SW between the terminals (Approx. 0.2 ohms)

  2. 2

    2. Check the door lock/unlock contact resistance for Motor insulation status and repair if necessary

  3. 3

    3. Check the resistance for Door Lock/Unlock Contact between terminals of the door lock switch unit

  4. 4

    4. Check whether the door lock switch unit is inserted properly

  5. 5

    5. Since 120V power is connected, check if door switch is defective — close the door and verify

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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