Error Code DC1
The door lock switch has an electrical connection problem.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: DC1
What This Means
Door lock switch terminal connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal is broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault; Wire disconnection; Door lock switch unit is damaged or not inserted
What actually causes this:
The door lock mechanism's wiring has come loose or corroded over time.
First Thing to Check
Try opening and firmly re-closing the lid several times to reseat the latch.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the disconnection of the wire
- 2
2. Check Door Lock/Unlock Contact resistance between terminals (Approx. 0.2 ohms)
- 3
3. Check whether the door lock switch unit is inserted and not damaged
- 4
4. If the door lock switch unit is defective, replace it
- 5
5. If the main PCB is defective, replace it
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA50K8600A Series Washers (2016) (2016–present)
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