Error Code dL
Your washer door came unlocked during a wash cycle.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: dL
What This Means
Door pushed open due to pressure difference from internal temperature changes during Boil wash; Door not locked after the door close operation
What actually causes this:
During a hot-water or sanitize cycle, steam pressure inside the drum pushed the door open slightly.
First Thing to Check
Make sure the door is firmly closed and restart the cycle.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the door switch
- 2
2. Check resistance of pins 1 and 3 — must be approximately 125Ω
- 3
3. During Boil cycle, check if door opens due to pressure differential
- 4
4. Check door switch — replace if faulty
- 5
5. Check main PBA door sensing — replace if faulty
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF42H5000AW Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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