Error Code HC2
Your washer's drying heater has a specific fault.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC2
What This Means
Drying heater is short-circuited or has a wire disconnected; Heater engagement fault (out of place)
What actually causes this:
The drying heater has burned out or come loose from its mounting bracket.
First Thing to Check
Try running a wash-only cycle without the dry function.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the dry heater temperature sensor connections and connector
- 2
2. If the dry heater temperature sensor has a functional check, replace it
- 3
3. Check for heater engagement
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA52J8 Series Washers (2015) (2015–present)
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