
DC FAN MOTORS
Brushless DC Fan motors are used to save energy. The fans operate at two speeds. Fan speed information is read by
the Main PCB. If the fan speed exceeds 600 RPM or the speed is too slow, or stopped the fan drive circuit is disabled,
After 10 seconds the circuit tries again with 3 seconds of DC voltage. If the fan continues this activity for 5 cycles, 10
seconds off 3 seconds on, the fan drive circuit is disabled for 10 minutes.
TO TEST THE FAN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE.
Power off and back on to check the DC voltage to the motor, wait from 10 to 60 seconds for the fan voltage to kick in,
and then check fan voltage, the average reading is 9 VDC. If you get 3 seconds of voltage every 10 seconds for the 5
fan power up cycles, then the Main PCB is good.
NOTE: You may need to put unit in FORCED FREEZE mode to activate the fans/compressor.
If the fan blade is blocked by ice, then defrost and check the motor again, after removing power from the unit.
If the evaporator is ice blocked and thus blocking the air flow, the fan will over RPM and will be stopped. Remove ice
and check the motor again. If everything is clear around the fan blade then the motor would be at fault. Continuous fan
errors will be displayed on the front panel display. PLEASE NOTE: The door switches control the evaporator fan mo-
tors. Have them closed to test the motors. Delay time 10 – 60 seconds.
Error Items LED TROUBLE TESTING
I/M- SENSOR
Ice Maker Sensor Error- open or short-circuit, connector f ailure. Cause is
also a temperature reading > 122°or < -58 ° F
The voltage at MAIN PCB Sensor
betw een 4.5V~1.0V
R- SENSOR
Refrigerator Room Sensor Error- open or short-circuit, connector f ailure.
Cause is also a temperature reading > 122°or < -58 ° F.
The voltage at MAIN PCB Sensor
betw een 4.5V~1.0V
DEFROST SENSOR OF R
ROOM
Ref. Defrost Sensor Error- open or short-circuit, connector failure. Cause is
also a temperature reading > 122°or < -58 ° F
The voltage at MAIN PCB Sensor
betw een 4.5V~1.0V
R- FA N ERROR
This error indicates the Refrigerator Evap Fan is not spinning at the correct
RPM or the fan feedback line is open.
Fan voltage at MAIN PCB shall be
betw een 7V~12V
I/M FUNCTION ERROR
This error indicates the Ice tray has not returned to level after an ice harvest.
The error is displayed after three failed attempts.
Replace I/M
COOL SELECT ZONE
SENSOR
Cool Select Zone Sensor Error- open or short-circuit, connector failure.
Cause is also a temperature reading > 122°or < -58 ° F
The voltage at MAIN PCB Sensor
betw een 4.5V~1.0V
R- DEFROSTING ERROR
Refrigerator Room def rost heater- open or short-circuit, connector failure, or
defective temperature fuse/bi-metal. Def rost on over 80 minutes
Disconnect defrost connector
from PCB, check resistance
EXT- SENSOR
Ambient Temp. Sensor Error- open or short-circuit, connector failure. Cause
is also a temperature reading > 122°or < -58 ° F
The voltage at MAIN PCB Sensor
betw een 4.5V~1.0V
F-SENSOR
Freezer Compartment Sensor Error- open or short-circuit, connector failure.
Cause is also a temperature reading > 122°or < -58 ° F
The voltage at MAIN PCB Sensor
betw een 4.5V~1.0V
F- DEF- SENSOR
Freezer Room Defrost Sensor Error- open or short-circuit, connector failure.
Cause is also a temperature reading > 122°or < -58 ° F
The voltage at MAIN PCB Sensor
betw een 4.5V~1.0V
F- FA N ERROR
This error indicates the Freezer Evap. Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM
or the fan feedback line is open.
Fan voltage at MAIN PCB shall be
betw een 7V~12V
C- FA N ERROR
This error indicates the Condenser Fan is not spinning at the correct RPM or
the fan feedback line is open.
Fan voltage at MAIN PCB shall be
betw een 7V~12V
F-DEFROSTING ERROR
Freezer defrosting heater- open or short-circuit, connector failure, or
defective temperature fuse/bi-metal. Def rost on for over 80 minutes
Disconnect defrost connector
from PCB, check resistance
Uar t ERROR
COMMUNICA TION
This error is not applicable, if the error is detected during diagnostic testing
please ignore it.
No Repair Nec es s ary
L- M ERROR
COMMUNICA TION
Communication error w ithin the Main PCB Replace main PCB
P-M ERROR
COMMUNICA TION
Communication betw een the Main PCB and Keypad
Check w iring in door & cabinet,
Panel PCB, Main PCB
Samsung 'Refrigerator' Diagnostic Code Quick Guide
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