Samsung Dryer Error Code C80: Meaning and Fix
Also shown as: C8, C8o
Reading the dryer display
On a dryer the code shows in the time-remaining window or as blinking status lights. Write down the characters before you press anything, because starting a new cycle usually clears the display. 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 C80
- Partly packed lint in the duct
- Partly stuck outside flap
- Long vent run with several bends
- Kinked vent hose
How to fix it
- Pull the dryer forward and unplug it.
- Detach the duct and remove lint from the dryer outlet and the wall duct.
- Straighten kinks and shorten the run if possible.
- Clean the exterior hood and flap.
- Rerun the Vent Blockage test.
Parts you may need
| Part | Part no. | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer Lint Filter Assembly | DC97-17965A | Find part |
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Questions
Is 80 percent blockage urgent?
It should be fixed soon; it lengthens dry times and raises heat.
Will cleaning the lint screen alone help?
Not with a duct restriction; the duct itself needs cleaning.
How often should I clean the vent?
At least once a year, more with heavy use.
Other Samsung dryer codes
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 DV45T6000EW, DV45H7000EW, DV42H5000EW, DVE45R6100W, DVG45R6100W, DV50K8600EV.