Samsung Dishwasher — Error Code 5C

Q: How do I fix the 5C error on a Samsung dishwasher?

Try first: Clear the drain. Clear the filter and drain hose of any blockage, then restart the cycle.

The dishwasher cannot drain.

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

Ranked repair steps

1. Clear the drain

Clear the filter and drain hose of any blockage, then restart the cycle.

easy · basis: manufacturer first

2. Replace the drain pump

If the filter and hose are clear and the drain error returns, disconnect power and water and replace the drain pump assembly.

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts $217.95 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

DD81-02635A — Dishwasher Drain Pump Assembly · observed $217.95 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

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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