Error Code DC1
The door lock mechanism is not engaging properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: DC1
What This Means
Door lock switch unit is not inserted; Door lock switch unit is damaged; Wire is disconnected; Door lock switch unit is defective; Main PCB is defective
What actually causes this:
The door latch mechanism is misaligned or the lock switch has failed
First Thing to Check
Try opening and firmly closing the lid again, pressing it down until you hear a click
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether the door lock switch unit is properly inserted
- 2
2. Check whether the door lock switch unit is damaged
- 3
3. Check for disconnected wires
- 4
4. Measure the resistance for Lock/Unlock Contact — Lock (Checking Part: White-Red Wire), Unlock (Checking Part: White-Blue Wire) — should be approximately 0.2 ohms between terminals
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5. Check the Door Lock/Unlock state
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6. If the door lock switch unit is defective, replace it
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7. If the main PCB is defective, replace it
This Error Applies To
Samsung WA54CG7550 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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