Samsung dishwasher Error Codes
Explanations follow official Samsung support pages.
- 1CThe dishwasher fails to start or stops early and keeps trying to drain even when there is basically no water inside (low-water-level condition).
- 4CThe dishwasher is not getting water at the pressure or temperature it needs (water supply error).
- 4C5The dishwasher starts, attempts to fill, then stops early with a dry tub - a water supply pressure or delivery fault.
- 5CThe dishwasher cannot drain (drain error). Samsung Dishwasher code 5C: what the manufacturer says to check and when to call service.
- 5C2The dishwasher attempts to drain but the pump either fails to start, runs only briefly, or stalls.
- ACThe dishwasher powers on but won't start or run cycles, may stop mid-cycle and become unresponsive.
- DCThe dishwasher powers on but won't start or stops shortly after pressing Start (door-related fault).
- HC4The wash may complete but drying fails or ends early, with unusually hot air at the door vent just before stopping and beeping.
- LCThe leak sensor has detected moisture; the dishwasher turns itself on, will not turn off, and keeps trying to drain the water away.
- OCThere is more water in the dishwasher than there should be (over-level / overflow error).