Samsung Electric range Error Code -dC-: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Samsung electric range error code -dC- means: Partition switch error. This error will display if you didn't install the oven partition in the 5th rack position when using the twin-baking mode. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.

Source: Samsung electric range error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	-dC-
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Samsung electric range
System	Sensors
Meaning (service chart)	Partition switch error. This error will display if you didn't install the oven partition in the 5th rack position when using the twin-baking mode. [1]
Keep using it?	Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support)
Source document	Samsung electric range error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

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What error code -dC- means on a Samsung electric range

Partition switch error. This error will display if you didn't install the oven partition in the 5th rack position when using the twin-baking mode. [1]

This is a sensors code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix Samsung electric range error code -dC- (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the Samsung electric range error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (-dC-) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your electric range and order the right parts.
Install the oven partition correctly. Install the oven partition correctly.
Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If -dC- comes back after these checks, stop using the range for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.

The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Samsung electric range error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

Partition switch
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When to call a technician

If the error code displays when the partition is in the correct position, unplug the range and check the wire harness connections between the partition switch and the main control board.
Reconnect any loose wires or replace the wire harness if damaged.
If the wire connections are okay, a technician should replace the partition switch.
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support) first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code -dC- mean on a Samsung electric range?

The Samsung electric range error-code chart lists -dC- as follows: Partition switch error. This error will display if you didn't install the oven partition in the 5th rack position when using the twin-baking mode.

Is it safe to keep using the electric range with -dC-?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix Samsung electric range error -dC- myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Samsung electric range error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.