Samsung Washers2014–present

Error Code dS

Your washer thinks the door is not closing properly.

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: dS

What This Means

Switch contact error because of deformation of the door hook; Door was pulled by force

What actually causes this:

The door was forced open during a cycle, or the door latch is slightly bent or worn.

First Thing to Check

Open the door fully and close it again firmly until you hear it click.

Parts Involved

Door Lock SwitchDoor HookMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the door switch

  2. 2

    2. Check resistance of pins 1 and 3 — must be approximately 125Ω

  3. 3

    3. If a dS error occurs, check whether it is detected that the door is open — if so, close the door

  4. 4

    4. Check the door switch — replace if faulty

  5. 5

    5. Check the main PBA door sensing — replace if faulty

This Error Applies To

Samsung WF42H5000AW Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)

Service manual exact match: WF42H5000AW/A2

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