Samsung Washer · Code ddC / dC3

Samsung Washer ddC code: Add Door not closed

On models with a small Add Door (AddWash), the washer cannot confirm the small door is closed and locked. The cycle will not start or continue until it is.

Most common causes

  1. Add Door not pushed fully closed
  2. Clothing or debris caught in the Add Door
  3. Worn Add Door latch or switch

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Push the Add Door firmly until it clicks shut.
  2. Check the Add Door edges and latch for caught clothing or debris.
  3. Turn the washer off for 2 to 3 minutes, then restart.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: samsung.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does ddC mean on a Samsung Washer?

On models with a small Add Door (AddWash), the washer cannot confirm the small door is closed and locked. The cycle will not start or continue until it is.

Can I clear the ddC code myself?

Try these first: Push the Add Door firmly until it clicks shut. Check the Add Door edges and latch for caught clothing or debris. Turn the washer off for 2 to 3 minutes, then restart. Call a technician if the Add Door is fully closed and the code keeps returning; the latch or switch may need replacement.

How much does it cost to fix a ddC code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Samsung Washer codes

3C · Motor error4C · Water supply error5C · Drain errordC · Door or lid lock errorLC · Water leak detectedOE · Overflow errorSUd · Too many sudsUE · Unbalanced load1C · Water level sensor error4C2 · Water too hot / hoses reversed9C1 · Voltage / power supply errorE2 · Stuck buttonHC · Heater error

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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