Error Code DC1
The door lock mechanism is not working correctly.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: DC1
What This Means
Door lock switch unit not inserted; Door lock switch unit damaged; Wire disconnected or damaged; Door lock switch unit defective; Main PCB defective
What actually causes this:
The electronic door lock has worn out or a wire to the lock has come loose from vibration.
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait one minute, plug it back in, and try starting a cycle again.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether the door lock switch unit is properly inserted.
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2. Check whether the door lock switch unit is disconnected.
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3. Check the disconnection of the wire.
- 4
4. Check Lock contact resistance (White-Red Wire): approx 0.2 ohms between terminals.
- 5
5. Check the Door Lock/Unlock state.
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6. If the door lock switch unit is defective, replace it.
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7. If the main PCB is defective, replace it.
Other Error Codes for WA52DG5500AWUS
The water level sensor is not reading correctly.
The washer cannot pump the water out.
The washer's vibration sensor is not working.
The washer is getting too much voltage from the outlet.
The washer's control boards cannot talk to each other.
The washer thinks the lid is open.
The door lock cannot release to let you open the lid.
The washer motor is not running properly.