Samsung Dryer Error Code FC: Meaning and Fix
Also shown as: FE, 1 FC
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 FC
- Unstable utility or generator power
- Failing power input section on the board
- Dryer built for a different country running on this supply
- Generator output that is not a clean 60 Hz sine wave
How to fix it
- Stop the cycle and restart it.
- Power the dryer off and back on.
- If you are on a generator, switch to utility power.
- Have an electrician check the outlet.
- If the code persists on good power, replace the main control.
Parts you may need
| Part | Part no. | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer Main Control Board | DC92-01626A | Find part |
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Questions
Is FC common?
No, it is rare on grid power.
Can a generator cause it?
Yes, cheap generators drift in frequency.
Does the dryer itself fail?
Only if the problem remains on stable utility power.
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.