Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeSDC, 5DC
ApplianceWasher
The drawer is the problem
SDC and 5DC are two spellings of one signal on Samsung washers: the detergent drawer has not been closed all the way. Samsung lists it for washers in general.
Clearing the code
Press the drawer inward until you hear a click.
That click tells you the drawer is shut completely.
Samsung adds no other steps for this code.
Do not mix up with
SUd: too many suds, a detergent-related code but unrelated to the drawer
With the drawer closed and SDC still showing, a Samsung washer in San Francisco or the Bay Area can be looked at through Samsung washer repair; the line is (415) 969-6153. Mention the code, the model number and that the drawer clicked into place.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so SDC, 5DC 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
SDC and 5DC mean the detergent drawer is not fully closed.
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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