Samsung Washers2022–present

Error Code DC

The washer lid or door is not closing or locking properly.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: DC

What This Means

Door switch contact error from deformation of the door hook; Door was pulled by force; Door pushed during Boil wash due to pressure difference from internal temperature changes; Door not opened after door open operation; Door not locked after door close operation; Door switch is defective; Power cord is disconnected

What actually causes this:

Something (usually a piece of clothing) is caught in the door preventing it from closing all the way.

First Thing to Check

Open the lid, make sure nothing is caught in the door area, then close it firmly.

Parts Involved

Door SwitchDoor Lock MotorReed SwitchDoor Hook

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the Reed SW resistance for the door — checking part: White-Green wire, resistance approx. 0.2 ohms

  2. 2

    2. Check the Door Lock/Unlock Motor resistance — checking part: Black-Brown wire, resistance 33 to 46 ohms

  3. 3

    3. Check the Door Lock/Unlock Contact resistance — checking part: White-Red (Lock) and White-Blue (Unlock) wire, resistance approx. 0.2 ohms

  4. 4

    4. Verify door is properly closed and no laundry is caught in the door

  5. 5

    5. Since 120V power is connected, check if the power cord is disconnected or the door switch is defective

  6. 6

    6. Check the insulation status and repair if necessary

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA50R5400A Series Washers (2022) (2022–present)

Service manual exact match: WA50R5400AVService manual exact match: WA50R5200AWService manual exact match: WA54R7600AWService manual exact match: WA54R7200AWService manual exact match: WA50T5300AWService manual exact match: WA52M7750AWService manual exact match: WA50R5200AVService manual exact match: WA54R7600AV+2 more

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