What DC6 Means
DC6 is the Auto Open Door code on Samsung’s WD90F53AVS/US Laundry Combo service manual: the door’s automatic-open feature is not working correctly. Samsung’s manual notes that turning the power off will open the door, and that Auto Open Door needs Lock and Smart Control turned off in the SmartThings app to operate.
Common Causes of DC6
- Lock or Smart Control left on in the SmartThings app
- Auto Open Door motor or sensor problem
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
If you need the door open right away, turn the power off, which releases it. In the SmartThings app, check that Lock and Smart Control are turned off, since Auto Open Door will not run while they are on. Turn the Laundry Combo off, wait two to three minutes, and turn it back on before trying again.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- If the app settings are correct and DC6 continues, the door-release mechanism needs a technician’s test.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

