Samsung Washers2022–present

Error Code dC1

Your washer's door lock mechanism is not working correctly.

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

What actually causes this:

The electronic door lock has failed or a wire connection to it has come loose.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer, wait 5 minutes for the door lock to reset, then plug it back in and try closing the door firmly.

Parts Involved

Door Lock Switch (Motor Type)Main PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Press the power key to turn off display and remove power cord from outlet

  2. 2

    2. Check the door lock switch connector — Motor: No 1 & 2, Lock: No 3 & 4, Unlock: No 4 & 6

  3. 3

    3. Check wiring: Motor PBA(CN801) No 17 & 19, Lock PBA(CN801) No 21 & 23, Unlock PBA(CN801) No 23 & 25

  4. 4

    4. Measure Door Lock SW (Motor) resistance: BLK(1) & BRN(2) terminal — Motor resistance approx. 33-46 ohms

  5. 5

    5. Measure Door Lock SW (Lock) resistance: WHT(4) & RED(3) terminal — Lock switch resistance approx. 0.2 ohms

  6. 6

    6. Measure Door Lock SW (Unlock) resistance: WHT(4) & BLU(6) terminal — Lock switch resistance approx. 0.2 ohms

  7. 7

    7. If the main PCB is defective, replace it

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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