Error Code HC
The water heating element has an electrical problem.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC
What This Means
Washing heater short-circuited or wire disconnected; Heater contact check or temperature sensor fault; Water level sensor operates without water due to freezing; Temperature sensor at bottom detects 100–150°C; PBA relay malfunction; Drying heater short-circuited or wire disconnected
What actually causes this:
The heating element has burned out or a wire connection to it has come loose.
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for 60 seconds, then plug it back in and try a cold water cycle to see if the washer works without heating.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for connection between wire and heater
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2. Check for disconnected wires
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3. If wash heater is faulty, replace it
- 4
4. If wash-thermistor is faulty, replace it
- 5
5. If the main PBA relay is suspected, replace PBA
Other Error Codes for WA52A5500AP
The washer's vibration sensor may be faulty.
The washer's vibration sensor may be faulty.
The control panel and main circuit board cannot talk to each other.
The washer lid is not closing or locking properly.
The washer is overfilling with water beyond the safe level.
The washer cannot read the drying temperature correctly.
A drying system temperature sensor is not working correctly.
The motor's power module has overheated.