Error Code DC1
The door lock mechanism won't engage
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 is broken; Intermittent electric wire leakage; Main PCB fault
What actually causes this:
The electronic door lock has worn out — this is a common failure on front-load washers over time
First Thing to Check
Try opening and closing the door firmly several times — if the lock still won't engage, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the door switch resistance: pins 1 and 3 should read approximately 175 ohms
- 2
2. Check and repair the power wire connections and insulation state
- 3
3. Replace the door switch if faulty
- 4
4. Check the main PBA door sensing circuit and replace if faulty
Parts Commonly Needed for This Error
OEM part numbers confirmed by retailers
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