Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeFC2
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
Samsung dishwasher FC2, FC3 and FC4 appear when drying aborts after the wash completes.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so FC2 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
Wash finishes but the cycle aborts or shows the code during drying; dishes stay wet.
FC2, FC3 and FC4 are grouped together in Samsung’s table for current dishwashers. The wash finishes, then the cycle aborts or the code appears during drying. Dishes may stay wet, with little or no warm air at the vent.
Owner steps
Run a cycle with drying switched on, and listen near the vent for a fan. Check that the vent is not blocked. Then turn the machine off for 5 minutes or more, adjust how the dishes are loaded and try the cycle again.
Nearby codes
A single FC with no number is described under FC. Heat-related codes with a similar symptom are HC2 and HC4.
Getting Samsung dishwasher service in Los Angeles
For a Samsung dishwasher in Los Angeles that needs a technician, phone (310) 896-4231. Tell us the code on the display, the model number and the things you tried; see also our dishwasher repair page.
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.
