Error Code DC1
The washer door will not lock or unlock properly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: DC1
What This Means
Door switch fault; Main PCB fault; Door not fully closed; Laundry caught in the door seal
What actually causes this:
Something is caught in the door, or the door latch mechanism is worn out
First Thing to Check
Check that nothing is caught in the door seal and try closing the door firmly
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the door switch resistance — TYPE 1: pins 1 and 3 should read approximately 175 ohms
- 2
2. Check the door switch resistance — TYPE 2: pins 2 and 3 should read approximately 60-90 ohms (with slider pushed in)
- 3
3. Check and repair the power wire connections and insulation state
- 4
4. Check the faulty door switch and replace if defective
- 5
5. Check the main PBA door sensing circuit — replace if faulty
Other Error Codes for WH53DBH700GFA3
The dryer is getting an unusual electrical power frequency
The main control board and motor control board cannot communicate
The washer cannot read the water temperature correctly
The dryer's control board is not receiving the correct voltage
The dryer's safety temperature monitor is not working correctly
The dryer's door switch is not working correctly
Two of the washer's circuit boards have lost communication
The laundry load is uneven and the washer cannot spin safely