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Samsung Dryer Error Code 3C

3C on a Samsung dryer usually means: A drive-motor fault was detected. On a Samsung Dryer, code 3C points to the drive motor.

Fix it fast: Reset then service. Full ranked steps below.

Likely part
drive motor
Fault type
motor
Manufacturer source Updated Oct 17, 2026 View source

How to fix 3C — ranked steps

Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

  1. 1 Reset then service

    Moderate
    • Power off for two to three minutes and restart; if the motor error returns, request service.
    Source

Other Samsung Dryer codes

bE2Stops machine

This appears if a button on the panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed. If you get this error, power off the dryer, and then individually touch and release every button on the panel, working back and forth to reach all edges of each button. On a Samsung Dryer, code bE2 points to the drive motor.

bC2Stops machine

This appears if a button on the panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed. If you get this error, power off the dryer, and then individually touch and release every button on the panel, working back and forth to reach all edges of each button. On a Samsung Dryer, code bC2 points to the drive motor.

6EStops machine

This appears if a button on the panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed. If you get this error, power off the dryer, and then individually touch and release every button on the panel, working back and forth to reach all edges of each button. On a Samsung Dryer, code 6E points to the drive motor.

6E2Stops machine

This appears if a button on the panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed. If you get this error, power off the dryer, and then individually touch and release every button on the panel, working back and forth to reach all edges of each button. On a Samsung Dryer, code 6E2 points to the drive motor.

6C2Stops machine

This appears if a button on the panel is detected as stuck or continuously pressed. If you get this error, power off the dryer, and then individually touch and release every button on the panel, working back and forth to reach all edges of each button. On a Samsung Dryer, code 6C2 points to the drive motor.

Cl9Stops machine

These codes will only appear after a Vent Blockage test has been run. Clg, Cg: The vent is clogged. On a Samsung Dryer, code Cl9 points to the drive motor.

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