Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeDC
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
Samsung dishwasher DC means the unit powers on but will not start or stops soon after Start.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so DC 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
Dishwasher powers on but will not start, or stops shortly after Start is pressed (door check).
A Samsung dishwasher showing DC powers on but will not start, or stops shortly after you press Start. This is a door check, and the manual points to the door and latch first. The guidance applies to current Samsung dishwashers with a display.
What to do, in the order Samsung lists
Open the door and reclose it firmly, without slamming.
Remove any utensils or pan handles that stick out.
Clean the latch tongue and the pocket it fits into.
Make sure the door is not blocked by a counter overhang or cabinetry.
Cut power at the wall or breaker for more than 30 seconds, then retry.
Codes that look similar
If the panel itself seems to misbehave, compare CE (the panel cannot talk to the rest of the machine) or bC3, bE3 (erratic panel, beeping). A drying-phase stop is covered under FC.
Samsung dishwasher service in Los Angeles
If the code keeps coming back, our team can look at your Samsung dishwasher repair request in Los Angeles. Call (310) 896-4231 and have the code, the model number and what you already tried ready.
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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