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
How to Fix
- 1
1. Press the power key to turn off display and remove power cord from outlet
- 2
2. Check the door lock switch connector — Motor: No 1 & 2, Lock: No 3 & 4, Unlock: No 4 & 6
- 3
3. Check wiring: Motor PBA(CN801) No 17 & 19, Lock PBA(CN801) No 21 & 23, Unlock PBA(CN801) No 23 & 25
- 4
4. Measure Door Lock SW (Motor) resistance: BLK(1) & BRN(2) terminal — Motor resistance approx. 33-46 ohms
- 5
5. Measure Door Lock SW (Lock) resistance: WHT(4) & RED(3) terminal — Lock switch resistance approx. 0.2 ohms
- 6
6. Measure Door Lock SW (Unlock) resistance: WHT(4) & BLU(6) terminal — Lock switch resistance approx. 0.2 ohms
- 7
7. If the main PCB is defective, replace it
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA50R5400A Series Washers (2022) (2022–present)
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