Error Code 5C
Your washer cannot pump the water out.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 5C
What This Means
Pump motor impeller is damaged internally; Wrong voltage is supplied to the parts; Part fault; Freezing in the winter season; Drain hose is clogged (injection check, foreign material); Clogged with foreign material; Water pump terminal is not connected; Debris collected inside the drain pump (rubber bands, bills, cotton, hair pins, coins)
What actually causes this:
Something is clogging the drain — usually small items like coins, hair pins, or lint buildup in the drain pump filter.
First Thing to Check
Check if the drain hose behind the washer is kinked, bent, or clogged.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
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1. Check the drain pump resistance: 13.5-16.5 ohms
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2. Check the natural drain in the same manner
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3. Check if there is any alien substance inside the draining pump motor
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4. Check for any incorrect connections or broken wires
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5. If the machine malfunctions intermittently, check the drain pump resistance
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6. If the motor stops due to the water temperature being high, replace the pump
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7. In winter, if frozen, remove the frozen water referring to the relevant repair procedures
Other Error Codes for WA52J8700AW
Your washer's leak sensor has been triggered.
Your washer's door-related module has lost connection.
Your washer's motor speed controller has lost connection to the main board.
Your washer is overfilling with water.
Your washer's power module is overheating.
Your washer has detected a water leak.
Your washer's main computer chip has failed.
Your washer's motor cannot spin properly.