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Samsung Dryer Error Codes

83 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.

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0Vent condition is good (vent blockage test result).2EThe machine has temporarily stopped and all buttons except the power button do not work.3Door switch error3CBLDC motor fault detected by drum inverter.3C1BLDC motor fault (overloading due to too much laundry) detected by drum inverter.3C2BLDC motor fault or inverter PBA fault detected by drum inverter.3C3BLDC motor fault or inverter PBA fault detected by drum inverter.3C4BLDC motor fault or inverter PBA fault detected by drum inverter.3C5BLDC motor fault or inverter PBA fault detected by drum inverter.3C6BLDC motor fault or inverter PBA fault detected by drum inverter.3C7BLDC motor fault or inverter PBA fault detected by drum inverter.3C8BLDC motor fault or inverter PBA fault detected by drum inverter.3CABLDC motor fault or incorrect connections detected by compressor inverter.3CA1BLDC motor fault detected by compressor inverter.3CA2BLDC motor fault detected by compressor inverter.3CA3BLDC motor fault detected by compressor inverter.3CA4BLDC motor fault detected by compressor inverter.3CA5BLDC motor fault detected by compressor inverter.3CA6BLDC motor fault detected by compressor inverter.3CA7BLDC motor fault detected by compressor inverter.3CA8BLDC motor fault detected by compressor inverter.3EMalfunction detected in the motor relay circuit.5COverflow detected three times in succession or drain pump does not work.5EOverflow detected three times in succession or drain pump does not work.9C1Power condition fault9C2Power condition fault9CA1Power condition fault detected by compressor inverter.9CA2Power condition fault detected by compressor inverter.9EInvalid power source frequency.9E1Electronic control problem (over voltage error).ACElectronic Control Problem-Invalid Communication between Main PBA and wiring harness.AC4Communication error between WIFI PBA and MAIN PBA.AC6Signals between the main and inverter PBAs are not sensed; incorrect wire connections…ACACommunication error between main and compressor inverter PBA (compressor inverter variant…AEElectronic control problem (communication error between boards).AE3DR Ready Modem wire test failure (displayed when wire test detects a problem).AE4A communication error between the WIFI PBA and the MAIN PBA.AE5A communication error between the LCD PBA and the MAIN PBA.bC2Button Stuck Error-a key other than Start Button is jammed.bEUnit detects a button is being pressed for over 30 seconds or button is stuck (DV422…bE2Button errorC1Unit is detecting items inside the drum or there is an error on the dry sensor during…C8About 80% of the vent is clogged (Smart Install vent blockage test result).C80About 80% of the vent is clogged (Smart Install vent blockage test result).C9Over 90% of the vent is clogged (Smart Install vent blockage test result).C90Over 90% of the vent is clogged, which may lead to poor drying performance or cause…CAElectronic control problem (invalid communication).ClgThe vent is clogged (installation check code).CtThe internal temperature of the dryer is too low (below 32°F) or too high (over 104°F)…dCDoor Detection Error-door switch is open when door is closed or door is not closed.dEDoor errordFInvalid state of the door sensor circuit; loose or open wire terminals at the door sensor…dORunning the dryer with the door open (invalid state for more than 0.25 seconds).dO dEDoor opendtInvalid dry time in excess of allowed dry time.E1Thermistor or thermistor circuit shortE3Motor or motor circuit open.EEInvalid state of EEPROM communication.EEEInvalid state of EEPROM communication.EEpromEEPROM Fail-invalid state of EEPROM communication.EEprom FailInvalid state of EEPROM communication.EHHeating errorEtCheck the heater thermistor; for gas models, check that gas is supplied continually.FCInvalid power source frequency detected by the electronic control.FEInvalid power frequency; not using regular power source frequency or invalid power…HCInvalid Heating Temperature (Over Heating)-heater relay stuck, thermistor out of spec, or…HC5Compressor stop accumulated three times due to high temperature detected with Thermistor…hEInvalid heating temperature detected; heater thermistor malfunction or gas supply issue…odInvalid dry time in excess of allowed dry time, possibly due to sensor bar open or…tCThermistor 1 resistance is very low or very high, indicating a faulty cycling thermistor…TC2The thermistor resistance is very low or high.tC4Drum IPM temperature sensor issue (very low or high).tC5Thermistor 2 resistance is very low or very high, indicating a faulty vent thermistor or…tC7Thermistor 3 resistance is very low or high.tC8Thermistor 4 resistance is very low or high.tC9Compressor IPM temperature sensor issue (very low or high).tCAThermistor 5 resistance is very low or high.tEInvalid heating temperature detected, possibly caused by clogged lint screen or…tE2Thermistor 1 resistance is very low or high.tE3The resistance of the thermistor for the vent blockage detection operation is very low or…tE4Thermistor 2 resistance is very low or high.tOThe thermistor resistance is very low or high (alternate display for thermistor error).tSThe thermistor resistance is very low or high, indicating a possible clogged lint screen…

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