Error Code DC1

The door lock mechanism is not engaging properly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: DC1

What This Means

Door lock switch terminal connected incorrectly; Door lock switch terminal broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault

What actually causes this:

The door latch mechanism is worn out or the wiring to it is damaged

First Thing to Check

Try closing the door firmly — if you don't hear the lock click, the latch may be broken

Parts Involved

Door Lock SwitchMain PBAWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the door lock switch terminal connections

  2. 2

    2. Measure door switch resistance — pins 2 and 3 should be approximately 60-90 Ohm (when slider is pushed)

  3. 3

    3. Check for damaged or frayed wires causing leakage

  4. 4

    4. Check main PBA door sensing circuit

  5. 5

    5. Replace door lock switch or main PBA if faulty

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