What to check first
Stop normal operation while this warning is active. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for the exact model.
Basic checks
- Stop using the dishwasher.
- Turn off the water supply if safe.
- Check for visible water around the appliance without moving or tipping it.
Applicability
Regional guidance · Latin America and Caribbean
This LC entry follows the cited Latin America and Caribbean guidance. Confirm the exact model manual before applying access, reset or alias instructions.
Reset or retry steps
- Do not repeatedly reset a leak code before the leak source is addressed.
When to call a technician
- Call Samsung service if LC or LE appears.
- Call immediately if water is near electrical components or cabinetry damage is visible.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
Can I keep using it?
Stop normal use when water is visible or a leak warning is active. Stay clear if water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Follow the code-specific shutdown or protective-drain instructions, turn off water when appropriate, and avoid repeated resets. Do not interrupt a documented protective-drain sequence just to clear the display.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not continue normal cycles while this code is active; any protective-drain sequence must follow the exact model instructions.
- Do not repeatedly reset, tip, or move the appliance to clear a leak code.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Hose, gasket or tub leakage
- Wrong or excessive detergent, rinse aid or dispenser issue
- Filter obstruction or installation leveling issue
FAQ
What does Samsung Dishwasher code LC usually mean?
Commonly logged when the dishwasher has detected a leak condition. Model context matters: Some Samsung dishwashers display LE instead of LC.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code LC?
Stop normal operation until the issue and safety warnings have been addressed. Follow only the documented safe checks or protective-drain instructions for your model. Water and electricity risk: stop use and disconnect power if safe.
When should I call a technician for Samsung LC?
Call Samsung service if LC or LE appears. A qualified technician may check Hose connections, Pump gasket, and Dispenser against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.