Error Code 5C
The washer can't pump the water out
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5C
What This Means
Drain pump motor impeller damaged internally; Wrong voltage supplied to parts; Drain pump part fault; Freezing in winter season; Drain hose clogged (injection obstruction, foreign material); Foreign material clogged inside drain pump; Water pump terminal not connected; Items collected inside drain pump assembly (rubber bands, bills, cotton, hair pins, coins)
What actually causes this:
Something like a coin, hair pin, or small clothing item is stuck in the drain pump
First Thing to Check
Check the drain hose at the back of the washer — make sure it isn't kinked or clogged
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check if there is any alien substance inside the draining pump motor
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2. Check the natural drain in the same manner
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3. Check for any incorrect connections or broken wires
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4. Check the drain pump resistance — should be 13.5 to 16.5 Ohms
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5. Check if there is any alien substance inside the draining pump
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6. If the motor stops due to water being frozen in winter, remove the frozen water referring to the relevant repair procedures
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7. If the machine malfunctions intermittently when wash tub water temperature is high, replace the pump
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA52J8700A Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)
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