Samsung Washers2018–present

Error Code DC1

The washer's door lock mechanism isn't engaging properly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: DC1

What This Means

Door lock switch terminal is connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal is broken; Intermittent failure due to electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault

What actually causes this:

The electronic door lock inside the washer has worn out or a wire came loose

First Thing to Check

Unplug the washer for 60 seconds, plug it back in, and try closing the door firmly

Parts Involved

Door Lock SwitchMain PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the door switch — replace if faulty

  2. 2

    2. Check the main PBA door sensing circuit

  3. 3

    3. Check resistance values normally when you press the door switch button

  4. 4

    4. Replace if faulty

This Error Applies To

Samsung WF45K6 Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: WF45K6500AV/A2Service manual exact match: WF45K6500AW/A2Service manual exact match: WF45K6200AZ/A2Service manual exact match: WF45K6200AW/A2

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