Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error code9C2
ApplianceDishwasher
The 9C2 pattern
The panel is on, but no wash begins
Or a running cycle halts partway
Samsung links it to dimming lights, brownouts, breaker trips and extension leads
What Samsung asks owners to do
Disconnect the plug and wait 5 minutes before switching back on. If the fault persists, wait another 5 minutes and do it again.
Put the dishwasher on a proper dedicated outlet or circuit, or test it on one. No extension cords, no multi-plug adapters, and no heavy appliance sharing the outlet.
A code that vanishes on a correct circuit means the supply outside the machine was at fault.
If 9C2 keeps coming back, call (415) 969-6153 to discuss Samsung dishwasher repair anywhere in the Bay Area. It helps to list the outlets you tried, along with the code and model number.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 9C2 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
The dishwasher has power but will not wash or halts mid-cycle, often after power dips, brownouts or extension-lead use.
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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