Error Code HC
Your washer's water heater is not working properly.
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: HC
What This Means
Washing heater is short-circuited or has a wire disconnected; Washing heater in the tub has a contact check or temperature sensor fault; Water level sensor operates without water because water is frozen or other reason; Temperature sensor detects 100-150°C causing the washing machine to turn input power off; Drying heater is short-circuited or has a wire disconnected; Heater engagement fault (out of place); PBA relay malfunction
What actually causes this:
The heating element that warms the wash water has failed or has a loose wire connection.
First Thing to Check
Try running a cold water cycle to see if the washer works without using the heater.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for wire connection and disconnection between wire and heater
- 2
2. If wash heater is faulty, replace it
- 3
3. If it is not a problem in the heater, check for wash-thermistor fault
- 4
4. Refer to TYPE 1 for heater fault
- 5
5. Refer to TYPE 2 for washing temperature sensor fault
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.