Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeFC
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
Samsung dishwasher FC: cycle stops or shows FC during drying, dishes remain wet.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so FC 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
Stops or shows FC during the dry phase; dishes stay wet, little or no warm air at the vent.
FC on a Samsung dishwasher shows up near the end of a run. The machine may wash normally, then stop or display FC while drying. Dishes stay wet, little or no warm air comes from the vent, or the unit beeps and finishes early. It is listed for current display models.
What Samsung suggests checking
The manual points to the fan motor. With the power off, check that the fan motor connector and wiring sit securely, and try turning the fan by hand to feel for anything blocking it. If it is safe to do so, watch the motor during a cycle. Anything beyond that is a job for a technician.
Easily confused codes
Drying faults with other numbers include FC2, FC3, FC4, HC2 and HC4; the last two are about airflow at the door vent.
Dishwasher repair in Los Angeles
Still seeing the code after the steps above? Call (310) 896-4231 about Samsung dishwasher repair in Los Angeles. It helps to know the exact code, your model number and which checks you have already done.
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.
