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Samsung Linear Wash DW80R9950 dishwasher troubleshooting
Samsung Linear Wash DW80R9950 dishwasher (DW80R9950*): where the DW80R9950 sits; why cycles are long; autoRelease Dry; the filter and codes; the water supply; loading, and a fix for each symptom below.
- Where the DW80R9950 sitsThe DW80R9950 is Samsung's flagship dishwasher with Linear Wash, a third rack and AutoRelease Dry. Linear Wash Zone moves a wash jet along the tub for edge-to-edge coverage, with AquaBlast jets, and it is Samsung's most thorough clean.
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- DW80R9950*
Published specification
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- Wash — Linear Wash (top tier)The flagship: Linear Wash Zone moves a wash jet along the tub for edge-to-edge coverage, plus AquaBlast jets. It is Samsung's most thorough clean, so a long cycle time is expected on the intensive modes.
- Drying — heated + AutoRelease doorHeated drying plus AutoRelease Dry auto-opening door with an internal fan. The door opening at the end is intentional.
- Filter & codesManual filter at the tub floor must be cleaned periodically; LC = leak sensor; drain codes point to the filter and drain hose.
- Why cycles are longThe intensive and Auto cycles use a moving jet and several phases, and the sensor-based Auto cycle adjusts to soil. A cycle of two to three hours is not a fault, and the AutoRelease drying phase adds time.
- AutoRelease DryThe door opens at the end by itself and an internal fan helps drying. The opening is intentional.
- The filter and codesThe manual filter at the tub floor needs periodic cleaning. LC means the leak sensor has detected water, and drain codes point to the filter and the drain hose.
- The water supplyA flagship machine still needs hot, steady water. A closed or kinked supply gives a fill code or a cycle that waits.
- LoadingThe Linear Wash jet needs room to travel, so a tall item that blocks its path stops the sweep and leaves a dirty strip.
- Finding the model numberThe label is on the inside edge of the door and shows DW80R9950 with the serial number.
- Linear Wash ZoneThe moving jet sweeps the width of the tub so every dish gets the same wash. A tall item that blocks the jet's path leaves a strip uncleaned, and loading with the manual's diagram prevents it.
- AquaBlast jetsExtra jets at the lower rack concentrate water on pots and pans. They need clear nozzles, so a monthly rinse of the filter and a check for limescale keep the pressure up.
Where these figures were read. samsung.com/ca/support/model/DW80R9950US/AC/ (Linear Wash top tier, AutoRelease Dry, 3rd rack)
Manufacturer support for this product line. Samsung Support — Samsung washing machine information and error codes. Samsung's own washer troubleshooting and error-code article; covers filling, draining, spin and unbalanced-load conditions.
Also read for this model. Samsung Support — Samsung dishwasher support.
Exact questions
Questions that only have an answer for the Samsung Linear Wash DW80R9950 dishwasher
Why does my Samsung Linear Wash dishwasher run so long?+
The intensive and Auto cycles on the Linear Wash are long because they use a moving wash jet and multiple phases for a very thorough clean and a sensor-based Auto cycle that adjusts to soil level — plus the AutoRelease drying phase at the end. A 2–3 hour cycle is normal for the heavier modes. Use a lighter or express cycle when you do not need the full clean.
Why does my Linear Wash dishwasher run so long?+
It uses a moving jet and several phases; two to three hours is normal on intensive modes.
Why does the door open at the end?+
AutoRelease Dry.
What does LC mean?+
The leak sensor has detected water.
Where is the model label?+
On the inside edge of the door.