Error Code DC1
The washer's door lock switch has a wiring or connection problem
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: DC1 (upper) / DC1 (lower)
What This Means
Door lock switch terminal is connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal is broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
A wire in the door lock mechanism came loose or has an intermittent connection
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer at the circuit breaker, wait 60 seconds, then turn it back on
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the door switch and replace if faulty
- 2
2. Check the main PBA door sensing circuit and replace if faulty
- 3
3. Check Reed S/W resistance between terminals: checking part White-Green wire, resistance approximately 0.2 ohms
- 4
4. Check Lock/Unlock motor resistance (checking part: White-Red for Lock, White-Blue for Unlock, approximately 0.2 ohms)
- 5
5. Check and repair the power wire connections and insulation state
This Error Applies To
Samsung WV55M9600A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)
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