Error Code DC1
The lid lock mechanism isn't working correctly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: DC1
What This Means
Door lock switch unit not inserted; Door lock switch unit damaged; Wire disconnected; Intermittent electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The lid lock mechanism has worn out or come loose from its mounting
First Thing to Check
Try opening and closing the lid firmly several times — listen for the lock clicking
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the Door Motor resistance — Checking Part: Black-Brown Wire, Resistance: 33 Ohms to 46 Ohms between terminals of Motor
- 2
2. Check Lock/Unlock contact resistance — Checking Part: Lock White-Red Wire, Unlock White-Blue Wire, Resistance: approximately 0.2 Ohms between the terminals of Contact
- 3
3. Check whether the door lock switch unit is inserted
- 4
4. Check whether the door lock switch unit is damaged
- 5
5. Check the disconnection of the wire
- 6
6. If the door lock switch unit is defective, replace it
- 7
7. Check the Door Lock/Unlock state
- 8
8. If the main PCB is defective, replace it
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA52J8700A Series Washers (2017) (2017–present)
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