Samsung Dishwasher — Error Code 3C

Q: How do I fix the 3C error on a Samsung dishwasher?

Try first: Reset then service. Turn the dishwasher off and start the cycle again; if the pump fault persists, contact support for service.

A drain-pump operation fault was detected.

brand Samsung appliance Dishwasher market US component drain pump category motor severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Reset then service

Turn the dishwasher off and start the cycle again; if the pump fault persists, contact support for service.

moderate · basis: manufacturer first

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — Samsung US Support — Dishwasher Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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