Samsung · Dishwasher
3C
Professional service recommendederror code
Samsung 3C means the dishwasher pump has failed to operate.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Samsung dishwashers with digital displays covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
Check the official model/manual lookup (opens in a new tab)What you can do now
Turn the dishwasher off, then try the cycle again once.
- Turn the dishwasher off, then try to start the cycle again.
Stop and get service when
Request Samsung service if 3C still occurs after restarting.
- Request Samsung service if 3C still occurs.
Do not do
Do not open the dishwasher or attempt internal pump work from this guide.
Use only the documented restart; do not access the pump or wiring.
If the message returns
If 3C still occurs, request Samsung service.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- dishwashers with digital displays
- Official source last checked
- July 22, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
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