Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error code4C5 / 4E5
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
4C5 means the dishwasher starts, tries to fill, and stops early with a dry tub. Check supply, tap and hose.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 4C5 / 4E5 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
4C5 describes a dishwasher that starts, tries to fill, then stops early with a dry tub, a water supply problem.
4C5, which can also appear as 4E5, describes a dishwasher that starts, tries to fill, then stops early with a dry tub. It is a water supply problem, as listed in Samsung’s UK table.
What to check
Make sure water reaches the machine and that it has proper pressure.
Ensure the tap is open.
Ensure the hose is not kinked and that no objects are keeping water from being delivered.
Related dishwasher codes
4C is the general water supply error, and 5C is a drain error where the dishwasher cannot drain.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
