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Samsung Washing Machine Error Code SDC: Detergent drawer error
Applies to Samsung washing machines that show SDC or 5DC on the display.
The detergent drawer is not completely closed. Push it in until it clicks.
What this code means
The washer senses the auto-dispenser drawer position. The drawer clicks when it is fully home; if it does not click, it is not closed.
The manufacturer's checks, in order
- Push the detergent drawer fully in until it clicks.
Related Samsung washing machine codes
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Source & provenance. The meaning, the checks and their order, and the service line on this page are restated from Samsung official support — “Samsung Washing Machine Information and Error Codes” (source), read on 2026-11-06. No forum content, no invented repair steps, and nothing involving gas, refrigerant or mains wiring. Where the manufacturer says to request service, this page stops too.