Error Code dC
The dryer detected that the door is open during a drying cycle
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: dC
What This Means
Door not fully closed before starting dryer operation; Door sensor circuit wire terminals loose; Door sensor fault
What actually causes this:
The door was not pushed fully closed before starting the dryer cycle
First Thing to Check
Push the door firmly closed until you hear it click, then press Start
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Close the door and try again
- 2
2. Check if the wire terminals are loose in the door sensor circuit
This Error Applies To
Samsung WD53DBA900HZA1 Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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