Samsung DVE50R5400W electric steam dryer
- Category
- Dryers
- Model number
- DVE50R5400W
- Region
- United States
- Verified
- Error dC
- Error FC
- Error AC
- Error HC
- Error 9C1
- Error tC
- Error tC5
- Error dF
- Error C80 (C8)
- Error C90 (C9)
- Error Ct
- Error C1
- Error Clg (Cg)
- The dryer does not run
- The dryer does not heat
- The dryer does not dry the load
- The dryer is noisy
- The dryer dries unevenly
- Lint is left on clothes
- Drying takes longer than expected
- The dryer has odors
- Items are still wrinkled after Wrinkle Prevent
- How to clean the lint filter
- How to run the vent blockage test
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| dC | The dryer is running with the door open. | 2 causes |
| FC | The power source frequency is invalid. | Checks |
| AC | Electronic control problem (invalid communication). | Checks |
| HC | High temperature heating check. | 2 causes |
| 9C1 | The electronic control needs to be checked. | Checks |
| tC | The Thermistor1 resistance is very low or high. | 2 causes |
| tC5 | The Thermistor2 resistance is very low or high. | Checks |
| dF | Incorrect door switch. | Checks |
| C80 (C8) | About 80 % of the vent is clogged. Drying performance may decrease. | Checks |
| C90 (C9) | Over 90 % of the vent is clogged. This may lead to poor drying performance or cause a malfunction. | Checks |
| Ct | The inside of the dryer is too cold or too hot for the vent blockage test to detect a blockage. The test needs an internal temperature between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C). | Checks |
| C1 | The vent blockage test detected items in the drum, or the dry sensor has an error. | Checks |
| Clg (Cg) | The vent is clogged. | Checks |
FC
FC in the display. The power source frequency is invalid.
- Try restarting the cycle.
AC
AC in the display. Electronic control problem (invalid communication).
9C1
9C1 in the display. The electronic control needs to be checked.
- Check that power is supplied properly.
tC5
tC5 in the display. The Thermistor2 resistance is very low or high.
- Check for a clogged lint screen. See Clean the lint filter.
- Check whether the vent system is restricted.
dF
dF in the display. Incorrect door switch.
C80 (C8)
C80 (C8) in the display. About 80 % of the vent is clogged. Drying performance may decrease.
- Clean the lint filter. See Clean the lint filter.
- Check your vent condition against the ducting requirements.
Source Source: Installation: Installation check codes, p. 29
C90 (C9)
C90 (C9) in the display. Over 90 % of the vent is clogged. This may lead to poor drying performance or cause a malfunction.
- Clean the lint filter. See Clean the lint filter.
- Check your vent condition against the ducting requirements.
Source Source: Installation: Installation check codes, p. 29
Ct
Ct in the display. The inside of the dryer is too cold or too hot for the vent blockage test to detect a blockage. The test needs an internal temperature between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).
- Leave the dryer at room temperature, 41-95 °F (5-35 °C), for an hour and check again.
Source Source: Installation: Installation check codes, p. 29
C1
C1 in the display. The vent blockage test detected items in the drum, or the dry sensor has an error.
- Remove the items from the drum and check again.
Source Source: Installation: Installation check codes, p. 29
Clg (Cg)
Clg or Cg in the display after the vent blockage test. The vent is clogged.
- Clean the lint filter.
- Check your vent condition against the ducting requirements.
Source Source: Installation: Installation check codes, p. 29
Problems
- The dryer does not run4 causes in the manual. First: the door is not latched shut.
- The dryer does not heat5 causes in the manual. First: the household circuit has a fault.
- The dryer does not dry the load6 causes in the manual. First: the checks for a dryer that does not heat apply.
- The dryer is noisy3 causes in the manual. First: objects are in the load.
- The dryer dries unevenly2 causes in the manual. First: seams, pockets and heavy areas dry last.
- Lint is left on clothes3 causes in the manual. First: the lint filter is not cleaned often enough.
- Drying takes longer than expectedSensor Dry sets the time by load moisture.
- The dryer has odors2 causes in the manual. First: household odors from paint, varnish or strong cleaners enter with the room air.
- Items are still wrinkled after Wrinkle Prevent2 causes in the manual. First: the load is too large or mixed.
Drying takes longer than expected
Sensor Dry sets the time by load moisture. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 47
- No action is needed. Sensor Dry shuts the dryer off when the selected dryness level is reached, and the drying time varies with the type and amount of laundry. See the cycle chart for reference.
Water drips from the nozzle when STEAM CARE starts
Steam condensation. The dripping water stops after a short time. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 47
Sprayed water is not visible during STEAM CARE
Sprayed water is difficult to see when the door is closed. Source: Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, p. 47
How-to
- How to clean the lint filterBefore or after every load, to prevent a risk of fire. The Filter Check icon appears after every load as a reminder.
- How to run the vent blockage testAfter installing the dryer, to check that the duct system is installed properly. The test must run when the dryer is cool.
Maintenance
| Task | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Clean the lint filter | Before or after every load | Source: Before you start: Functional prerequisite, Lint filter, p. 33 |
| Check and clean the exhaust system, and clean the external exhaust hood frequently to keep air flowing | On a regular basis | Source: Maintenance: Cleaning, p. 44 |
| Clean the control panel with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances, and apply liquid cleaning agents to the cloth, not to the display. | Source: Maintenance: Cleaning, p. 44 | |
| Clean the dryer exterior with a soft, damp cloth and protect the high-gloss surface from sharp objects and heavy items | Source: Maintenance: Cleaning, p. 44 |
Settings
| Setting | Options | Default | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Lock | On, Off | Disables every button except Power. Press and hold Dryness and Temp. together for 3 seconds to switch it on or off. It stays on after the dryer restarts. | Source: Special features, Child Lock, p. 43 | |
| Dryness | 5 levels, Less to More | Not available with REFRESH, WRINKLE AWAY, STEAM SANITIZE, ACTIVEWEAR, TIME DRY, QUICK DRY and AIR FLUFF. Choose More for larger or bulkier loads, and Less to partially dry items that lie flat or hang to dry. | Source: Operations: Control panel, p. 35 | |
| Temp. | 5 levels, Low to High | Can be adjusted only in the TIME DRY cycle. High for sturdy cottons or items labeled Tumble Dry. Medium for permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons or items labeled Tumble Dry Medium. Low for heat-sensitive items labeled Tumble Dry Low or Tumble Dry Warm. | Source: Operations: Control panel, p. 35 | |
| Time and Adjust Time | Set in minutes | Adjusts the time of the Manual Dry cycles (QUICK DRY, TIME DRY, AIR FLUFF) and of WRINKLE AWAY. Sensor Dry cycles do not allow it because the dryer senses the moisture to set the time. | Source: Operations: Control panel, pp. 35-36 | |
| Wrinkle Prevent | On, Off | Adds about 180 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle. The load is dry and can be removed at any time during it. | Source: Operations: Control panel, p. 35 | |
| Eco Dry | On, Off | On for TIME DRY. For NORMAL the cycle description says on by default and the options chart lists it as selectable | Available with NORMAL and TIME DRY. Drying takes longer, up to 3 times depending on temperature and load, but uses less power. | Source: Operations: Control panel, pp. 35, 37, 41 |
| Damp Alert | Normal, More, Extra dry levels | Available for all Sensor Dry cycles except SANITIZE and ACTIVEWEAR. For mixed loads, the indicator blinks when the average dryness of the items reaches 80 %, so you can take out items that dry quickly. | Source: Operations: Control panel, p. 35 | |
| Drum Light | Press Drum Light to turn the lamp on or off | The lamp stays lit for 2 minutes after it turns on, whether the power is on or off or the door is open or closed. | Source: Operations: Control panel, p. 36 | |
| Alarm Off | Press and hold Drum Light for 3 seconds to turn the alarm off or on | With the alarm off, the cycle completion melody and the power-off beep do not sound. Other sounds stay active, and the setting is kept after the dryer is turned off. | Source: Special features, Alarm Off, p. 43 |
Specifications
Front-loading steam dryer, 7.4 cu. ft., with a Cycle Selector dial, Sensor Dry cycles and the STEAM SANITIZE, REFRESH and WRINKLE AWAY steam cycles. The manual covers the DVE(G)50R5400* with steam cycles and the DVE(G)50T5300* and DVE(G)50R5200* without them. Source: Specifications: Specification sheet; Operations: Cycle overview, pp. 50, 37-38
Information codes in the manual: dC, FC, AC, HC, 9C1, tC, tC5 and dF. Vent blockage test results add Clg (Cg), C80 (C8), C90 (C9), Ct and C1. Source: Troubleshooting: Information codes; Installation: Installation check codes, pp. 48, 29
Clean the lint filter before or after every load. The checks for HC start with the lint filter, and those for tC and tC5 with a clogged lint screen and a restricted vent system. Source: Before you start: Lint filter; Troubleshooting: Information codes, pp. 33, 48
Eco Dry is on by default for TIME DRY. The NORMAL cycle description says it is enabled by default there too, while the options chart lists it as selectable on NORMAL. It starts with an air dry process without heat and can extend drying up to 3 times, so the dryer may feel unheated. Source: Operations: Control panel; Troubleshooting: Checkpoints, pp. 35, 37, 41, 45
| Capacity | 7.4 cu. ft. | Source: Specifications: Specification sheet, p. 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 119.0 lb (54.0 kg) | Source: Specifications: Specification sheet, p. 50 |
| Heater rating | Electric 5300 W; gas 20000 BTU/hr | Source: Specifications: Specification sheet, p. 50 |
| Power consumption | 5400 W | Source: Specifications: Specification sheet, p. 50 |
| Water pressure | 20-116 psi (137-800 kPa) | Source: Specifications: Specification sheet, p. 50 |
| Electrical supply, U.S. electric models | Most dryers need 120/240 V, 60 Hz; some need 120/208 V. The data label behind the door gives the requirement. A 30 A fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required, and the power cord is sold separately. | Source: Installation requirements: Electrical requirements, p. 18 |
| Exhaust duct | 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter, exhausted to the outside. Flexible metal duct must not exceed 7 ft 10 1/2 in. (2.4 m) in total. | Source: Installation requirements: Exhausting requirements, p. 15 |
Recalls
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Service contact
Samsung Customer Service: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864), samsung.com/us/support/. United States. Source: Limited warranty (U.S.A.): contact details, p. 53
Sources
- User manual, Dryer DVE(G)50R5400* / DVE(G)50T5300* / DVE(G)50R5200*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-03784D-14, revision 14, 56 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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