Samsung tumble dryer: error dCdE
Code dC / dE on a Samsung tumble dryer display means: the door is open.
- Meaning
- The door is open
- Check first
- Close the door firmly until the lock clicks.
- Repair shop
- 270–750 zł
Most common causes
- Door is not fully closed
- Laundry caught in the door
What you can check yourself
Close the door firmly until the lock clicks.
Check that no laundry is stuck in the seal and nothing is blocking the lock.
Unplug the appliance for 5 minutes and try again.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error dC mean on a Samsung tumble dryer?
Code dC / dE means: the door is open. The most common causes: door is not fully closed, laundry caught in the door.
Can I keep using the tumble dryer with error dC?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
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- tC / tEair temperature sensor fault
- FIL / tErheat exchanger needs cleaning
- 3C / 3Emotor problem
- HC / HEcompressor overheating
- AC / AE / 9C1 / 9E1electronics or power supply fault
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.