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Samsung Dishwasher error code

Samsung Dishwasher Error 5C

Unplug dishwasher and open door.

Unplug dishwasher and open door.

EasyStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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Samsung dishwasher repair guide for error 5C
Error code5CDishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Unplug dishwasher and open door

    Unplug dishwasher and open door.

  2. 2
    Remove lower dish rack to access filter assembly

    Remove lower dish rack to access filter assembly at bottom of tub.

  3. 3
    Rotate coarse filter counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lift

    Rotate coarse filter counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lift out.

A quick explanation

What does 5C mean?

Unplug dishwasher and open door.

The answer you came for

How to fix Samsung dishwasher error 5C

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Unplug dishwasher and open door

    Unplug dishwasher and open door.

  2. 2

    Remove lower dish rack to access filter assembly

    Remove lower dish rack to access filter assembly at bottom of tub.

  3. 3

    Rotate coarse filter counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lift

    Rotate coarse filter counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lift out.

  4. 4

    Remove fine mesh filter underneath by lifting straight

    Remove fine mesh filter underneath by lifting straight up.

  5. 5

    Rinse both filters thoroughly under running water

    Rinse both filters thoroughly under running water. Use soft brush to remove stuck food particles and grease buildup.

  6. 6

    Inspect filter housing cavity for debris

    Inspect filter housing cavity for debris. Wipe clean with damp cloth.

  7. 7

    Reinstall fine mesh filter first, ensuring tabs seat

    Reinstall fine mesh filter first, ensuring tabs seat in slots.

  8. 8

    Reinstall coarse filter by aligning tabs, pressing down,

    Reinstall coarse filter by aligning tabs, pressing down, and rotating clockwise until locked.

  9. 9

    Close door

    Close door. Restore power. Run Quick cycle to verify proper drainage and error clearance.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dishwasher Error Unplug dishwasher and open door.Remove lower dish rack to access filter assembly at bottom of tub.Rotate coarse filter counterclockwise 1/4 turn and lift out.Remove fine mesh filter underneath by lifting straight up.Rinse both filters thoroughly under running water. Use soft brush to remove stuck food particles and grease buildup.Inspect filter housing cavity for debris. Wipe clean with damp cloth.Reinstall fine mesh filter first, ensuring tabs seat in slots.Reinstall coarse filter by aligning tabs, pressing down, and rotating clockwise until locked.Close door. Restore power. Run Quick cycle to verify proper drainage and error clearance.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Samsung Dishwasher error 5C points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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