Error Code DC

The washer thinks the door is open

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: DC

What This Means

Door switch contact error due to deformation of the door hook; Door pulled open by force; Pressure difference from internal temperature changes during Boil wash causing door push

What actually causes this:

The door was not fully closed or latched, or the door latch is misaligned

First Thing to Check

Push the door firmly until you hear it click — make sure nothing is caught in the door seal

Parts Involved

Door Lock SwitchDoor HookMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check if the error occurs during the Boil cycle — pressure difference is expected

  2. 2

    2. If the door is detected as open, close the door firmly

  3. 3

    3. Check door switch resistance — pins 1 and 3 should be approximately 175 Ohm

  4. 4

    4. Check the 120V power wire connections and insulation to the door lock

  5. 5

    5. Replace the door switch if faulty

Parts Commonly Needed for This Error

OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers

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