Samsung · Dishwasher
HC
Power reset onlyerror code
Samsung HC means the dishwasher interior is too hot.
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
Switch breaker power off for 30 seconds, restore it, empty the dishwasher, add detergent, and run a Normal cycle.
- Switch dishwasher power off at the breaker for 30 seconds, then restore it.
- Empty the dishwasher, fill the detergent drawer, and run a Normal cycle.
Stop and get service when
Request Samsung service if HC occurs again.
- Request Samsung service if HC occurs again.
Do not do
Do not perform internal heater or temperature-sensor work.
Use only the breaker reset and cycle steps; do not inspect heater components.
If the message returns
If HC occurs again after the documented cycle, 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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