Source-checked code index
Samsung dryers
error codes
3 currently verified guides. Error-code meaning can vary by model, so each page links to the manufacturer material used for verification.
Fast comparison
Meaning, urgency, and first check
Use the displayed code—not a similar-looking one. Open the full guide before taking apart panels or ordering a replacement part.
| Code | What it means | Urgency | First safe check |
|---|---|---|---|
| dCAlso dE, dF, do, d0, 1 dC, 1 dF | Door, latch, or door-sensor errorSamsung groups dC with door-related dryer codes. The door may not be closing securely, laundry may be trapped, or the latch or sensor may be damaged. | Check now | Stop the dryer and remove the load from the door opening. |
| hEAlso HE, HC, HC4, 1 HC, 1HC | Heating or excessive-temperature errorSamsung groups hE with HC and related heating errors. The dryer may be too hot because airflow is restricted; on some electric-dryer conditions, inadequate supply voltage can also be involved. | Pause and inspect | Stop the dryer and let it cool. |
| tEAlso TE, tS, t5, tC, tO, t0, tE3, tC5, tCS, 1 tC, 1tC5, 1tCS | Temperature or thermistor errorSamsung groups tE with several temperature-related dryer codes. A clogged lint screen or vent can trap heat, but a returning code can also require temperature-sensor or circuit diagnosis. | Service recommended | Stop the dryer and allow it to cool. |
How to use this index
Copy the display exactly
Spaces, letters, and lookalike characters matter. For example, 5E and SE may be easy to confuse on a segmented display.
Confirm the exact model
Error meanings and access instructions can vary by product family and model revision, even within one brand.
Start with observable checks
A code points to a system. It does not prove which part failed, so compare the symptom before replacing anything.
Full guides
Code-by-code troubleshooting
Each guide separates safe owner checks from conditions that should be left to qualified service.