Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error code3C, 3E
ApplianceDishwasher
3C and the pump
In Samsung’s US guide, 3C is a pump operation error, meaning the pump has failed. Samsung’s Australian page lumps 3C and 3E under one pump operation check. The US guide separates them, giving 3E its own hot-water supply meaning.
Samsung’s response
Power the dishwasher down, then begin a cycle once more.
Should the error recur, request service.
A UAE listing offers an extra move: power it off, pull it from its power source, restart, and see whether the issue clears.
If a Samsung dishwasher in the Bay Area shows 3C again after a restart, Samsung dishwasher repair explains what we handle, and (415) 969-6153 connects you for San Francisco jobs. Keep the code, the model number and your restart notes nearby.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 3C, 3E may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
3C is a pump operation error, listed together with 3E on Samsung's Australian page.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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