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Samsung Dishwasher Error Code 4C: Meaning and Fix

4C
How 4C appears on a Samsung dishwasher display.
Samsung Dishwasher Water Supply Tube (part DD82-01100A), shown as the reference photo for code 4C
Product photo via AppliancePartsPros.com (Samsung OEM part)

Also shown as: 4E

Reading the dishwasher display

A dishwasher reports its fault in the display window, or by blinking a cycle light a set number of times with a pause between groups. Count the blinks and pauses before opening the door. Samsung codes combine a digit with a letter, and some alternate with the cycle time.

Samsung displays numeric-plus-letter codes such as 4C, 5E or 21E, and many models run a Smart Care self-check through the app. Washers and dryers often use letter pairs, refrigerators use number plus E. The codes apply to model numbers such as DW80R5061US, DW80K7050US and DV45T6000EW; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.

What causes 4C

How to fix it

  1. Open the shutoff valve under the sink completely.
  2. Check the supply line for kinks.
  3. Run the kitchen faucet to confirm good pressure.
  4. Replace Flood Safe style hoses with a standard braided line.
  5. Check the inlet valve screen.
  6. Replace the inlet valve if the fill still fails.

Parts you may need

PartPart no.Buy
Dishwasher Water Supply TubeDD82-01100AFind part

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Questions

Why are Flood Safe hoses a problem?

Samsung says they are not compatible because they restrict flow.

Is hot water needed?

Yes, within the supply range.

Is 4E the same?

Yes.

Other Samsung dishwasher codes

Samsung Dishwasher Sump Assembly (part DD82-01246A), shown as the reference photo for code 1E1EClogged filter errorSamsung Dishwasher Sump Assembly (part DD82-01246A), shown as the reference photo for code HCHCHigh temperature heater errorSamsung Dishwasher Circulation Pump And Motor Assembly (part DD81-01640A), shown as the reference photo for code 3C3CPump operation errorSamsung Dishwasher Water Supply Tube (part DD82-01100A), shown as the reference photo for code 3E3EHigh temperature water supplySamsung Dishwasher Drain Pump (part DD31-00005A), shown as the reference photo for code 5C5CDrain errorSamsung Dishwasher Middle Spray Arm (part DD82-01339A), shown as the reference photo for code 7E7EWaterWall reflector error

Sources

Part numbers are OEM references; confirm fit by your model number before ordering. Meanings compiled from manufacturer and parts-retailer documentation; see sources below. Unplug the appliance before opening it.

Applies to models including DW80R5061US, DW80K7050US, DW80J3020US, DW80N3030US, DW80R9950US.