Switch the dishwasher off and restart it once as directed in the manual.
Samsung · Dishwasher
Samsung Dishwasher 3C Error Code
The documented meaning, with the context that matters for your appliance.
What does the Samsung Dishwasher 3C code mean?
3C
DOCUMENTED MEANING
Pump operation fault
Limited to the series covered by the cited manual.
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When to call a professional
Contact Samsung service if the problem continues.
Models and series
Limited to the series covered by the cited manual.
- Series
- DW80BB70*
- Series
- DW80B70*
- Series
- DW80B60*
Series identifiers are shown as recorded in the source. They are not a complete list of compatible models.
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Sources
Manufacturer documentation supporting this entry. FaultDecoded is independent of these manufacturers.
- DW7000B User Manual DD68-00243A-01
Samsung · Source consulted 2026-09-21