Error Code DC3
The Add Door's locking mechanism cannot engage.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: DC3
What This Means
Add door lock switch fault; Add door lock mechanism cannot operate; Wire harness assembly fault; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The latch mechanism on the small Add Door has worn out or jammed and cannot lock into place.
First Thing to Check
Try opening the Add Door fully and then closing it firmly to see if the latch catches.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the Add Door Lock — verify it can operate
- 2
2. If Add Door Lock cannot operate, replace the Add Door Lock
- 3
3. If lock operates normally, check assembly of wire harness and PBA
- 4
4. Check door lock motor resistance: pins 1-2 = 46.57 +/-15 Ohm
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
This Error Applies To
Samsung WW22N6850QX Series Washers (2018) (2018–present)
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