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Samsung Dryer bC2 / bE2 — Stuck or shorted button

About this guide
  • Written by ApplianceWorth Editorial Team
  • Technical contact Victor — appliance technician
  • Record updated 2026-07-01
  • Applies to Samsung dryers
  • Confidence medium
  • Also displayed as BC2
  • Sources Manufacturer service documentation and field-repair experience · Methodology · Report a correction

The record-update date is a database timestamp, not proof of a fresh model-specific technical review. Check the applicability below and your manufacturer’s instructions before acting on a guide.

What this code means

The control detected a button held continuously or a short in the keypad circuit.

Most likely causes

  • A button is physically stuck by dirt or detergent residue
  • Moisture has entered the user interface
  • The touch panel or display board is shorted
  • A connector or main-control input is faulty

Safe checks for the owner

  1. Turn the dryer off and press and release each button individually.
  2. Wipe the panel with a barely damp cloth, then dry it fully.
  3. Disconnect power for several minutes and retry without holding any buttons.

Estimated U.S. repair cost

$250–$520, depending on model, access, parts availability and local labor.