OC
Samsung · Samsung DW80B7070US Smart 42 dBA Dishwasher
The water level is higher than expected during the drain cycle. The drain pump may be weak, the drain hose may be partially clogged, or the check valve may be stuck. Clean the drain filter and check the drain hose routing — the hose should have a high loop near the sink connection to prevent backflow.
Error OC on the Samsung Samsung DW80B7070US Smart 42 dBA Dishwasher means: Over-Level During Drain. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect and Replace the Drain Pump or Check Valve” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dishwasher
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While many dishwasher repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$180.
The Samsung Samsung DW80B7070US Smart 42 dBA Dishwasher has 8 other known error codes:
Error code OC also appears on 1 other Samsung model:
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