Error Code HC2
The drying heater has an electrical problem.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC2
What This Means
Temperature sensor detects 100–150°C; Water level sensor operated without water (frozen conditions); PBA relay malfunction
What actually causes this:
The drying heater element has burned out or a connection has come loose.
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for 60 seconds and try a wash-only cycle without the drying feature.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check if the water level sensor is operating without water due to freezing
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2. Verify the temperature sensor reading
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3. Check PBA relay
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4. If heater has no fault, the PBA relay may be malfunctioning
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 water heating element has an electrical problem.
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.