Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error code5C2
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
5C2 means the drain pump fails to start, runs only briefly or stalls. Try forcing a drain and check the sump.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 5C2 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
5C2 means the drain pump fails to start, runs only briefly or stalls while draining.
5C2 appears when the dishwasher attempts to drain but the pump either fails to start, runs only briefly or stalls. The entry is from Samsung’s UK table.
Steps from Samsung
Try to force a drain, for example by cancelling the cycle, and listen.
With the power disconnected, remove the lower rack and the filter.
Inspect the sump for debris, such as objects, food sludge, labels or bones that could jam the impeller.
Related dishwasher codes
5C is the general drain error, and 3C is a pump operation error.
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.
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