My display always read 40 C. My control panel was unresponsive. Any images or third-party logos belong to their respective copyright holder and used for informational purposes. Copyright 1995-2023 SAMSUNG All Rights Reserved. The ice maker is frozen again now, however, when I hold the power freeze and power cool button for 8 seconds, the display is blank and the 4 choices including fd no longer appear. Bill A,Please read this part of the Samsung Refrigerator Manual. Follow the instructions below depending on your model and what you would like to reset: Reset your refrigerator: First, unplug it (or turn off the power at the circuit breaker), and then wait about five minutes for the electrical charge to clear out of it. Something like RF263TEAESR /AA0001 or /AAIN01 or /AA.-RR. No water in the bottom of freezer that was not caused by the freezer being only 64 degrees? Ive disconnected and reconnected both of the wiring harnesses above the left side panel on top (above the left door) would you have any other suggestions? Also, can you explain what you mean by I do not have the pin out to check that they are in the correct location. I have a Samsung fridge, model RFG298AARS that suffered a power outage and now the freezer temp display flashes 88/86. Learn how your comment data is processed. None of the reset methods we have tried seem to be working. I have the same 8C message blinking non stop panel is not responsive. Ideas on what to start replacing? I have a RF31FMESBSR 4 door refrigerator. Link: https://bit.ly/3zQGFYK I built a site to stock Common Samsung Fridge Parts Cheap: https://bit.ly/3x3AHAFIf you like the hat, buy a hat! Tammy,Samsung Refrigerator Flashing 61 C is not in the error code database.You could try unplugging the fridge for 10 minutes to try and reset.Turn the temp for fridge and freezer down to see if it is a temp error.Let us know what you find.-RR. Try to reset the refrigerator by pressing and holding one of these combinations to try to reset your refrigerator. If you remove any Electronic Components:If you remove the ice maker or change a lightbulb, the display will show an error code. I have a Samsung RF32FMQDBSR/AA bottom mount fridge. Any suggestions? The ice maker does make the grinding sound but no ice is generated or dispensed. The breaker is fine and the outlet is good. At 2 a.m. last night I turned off the circuit breaker to the fridge for ten minutes, turned it back on I also pressed power freeze and power cool simultaneously. Any ideas? If this does not help, have a look at the display panel on our page here that explains each Samsung Refrigerator Display LED segments. Finally, reattach the ice maker assembly inside the fridge. This may reset the temp and get the freezer working properly again.-RR. I do not want to pay a technician fee and labor when I can easily do this myself.just need a diagram and a part number. Hi Al, We have a Samsung RF267AERS that we bought, seemed to work fine in their garage. If certain buttons are pressed the fridge will go into demo/cooling off/exibition mode.When the display on the refrigerator is in Cooling Off mode (aka Demo Mode). Thanks for any help. What does this mean? The service gentleman could not even remove the unit. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Ive tried unplugging it for a minute with no luck as well as pressing the Ice Off and Energy Saver buttons at the same time for 12 seconds. Thanks. I just had model number RF26HFENDSRA delivered yesterday. Panel is reset and all clear? I can hear the beeping while the fridge is close. In order to regain normal functionality of the Refrigerator the problem causing the error code will need to be resolved. Hieu Pham,Yes test the motor to be sure it is getting the proper voltage and be sure the fan itself is operational. I have a samsung rfg296hd.About 6 months ago, the ice maker started to act up, making ice sporadically.I would press the reset button on the ice maker and it would make ice but then a few days later stop working again.I would hear the water coming in but it wouldnt drop ice.It eventually stopped working even after pressing the reset button.A few months ago, the power went out and when it came back on, there was an error message flashing (I cant remember the code exactly but when I looked it up, it was the ice maker sensor code) but it went away after about 30 seconds and I havent gotten it since and weve had several power outages.After finding your website tonight, I did a diagnostic test and Im getting a 14E flashing after I press the energy saver and lighting buttons at the same time.First it flashes 88 88 and then the 14E blinks for about 30 seconds and then it goes back to the normal working display.Does the 14E have anything to do with the ice maker not working and am I doing a correct test by pressing those buttons, even though Im not getting an error message other than when I press those buttons?I did reset the refrigerator by pressing the fridge and freezer buttons at the same time and then I did the energy saver and lighting at the same time once again just to see if the 14E would come up again and it did. Samsung RB196 refrigerator, has continuous door alarm sounding with doors closed on both freezer and frig, frig temp shows 11 but 4 on thermometer in frig, set at 3 (assume temp okay), door alarm in off mode. Samsung refrigerator model # RF263AEWP when the doors are closed it will sporadically chime repeatedly. Please help us improve by selecting a reason below. Or am I left to purchase a new unit? THANK YOU!!! So I guess Im wondering which one is more likely to go bad between the LCD screen and the dispenser? What is the model number of your Samsung refrigerator?-RR, Jeff SWANN,This page should assist you to troubleshoot your Samsung RF refrigerator.-RR. I have a Samsung RF28HDEDTSR refrigerator. But, the minutes after you open the door to check how cold it is it will dive to -5c or -3c. Have a Samsung RF261BEAESR.No codes, no power, just a flashing light in crisper. Air temp in via vents 1C. Keep reading as we dive deeper into this error code and what you can do to fix it. In that case a reset is possibly all that's needed to get back to working again. Since the original ice maker did operate and now does not and the new unit does not operate I suspect power supply problems on PBA. There appears to be an issue with the model number you have provided with our error code database. The main control board will measure that electrical resistance to understand the exact temperature of the ice maker compartment. This originally happened when we replaced a filter. It flashes a small 1 and it doesnt work on the fridge part. Innocent,The error code on your Samsung refrigerator should be comprised of 2 digits. It doesnt get cold enough and I thought maybe the cabinets were to close to the sides. Give it another minute to see if the blinking returns. Im just questing as to the name of this part (ice maker dispenser hatch) but if you look up in the hole where the ice falls from the refrigerator to your cup (on the outside of the door) right inside of that hole is a little door/hatch that opens and closes and allows the ice to fall. The condenser fan does not run all the time. HiI have a samsung rb195bssb freezer on bottom. * For Samsung Supplies information go to: * For S.T.A.R. . I used a blow dryer to melt, with the fridge unplugged. If not let us know and we can further assist.You may have a bad main board, inverter, fan, or faulty wire harnesses.Bypassing the freezer defrost is not a solution in the database.-RR, Hi, thanks for the informative site. Im thinking the load menu would really help me understand it, but I dont know if flashing means its on? Now the front has a message 5C and it will not reset. I have a Samsung Refrigerator RF267 that is flashing 88/68 on the right side.According to the top chart, it would be r-10, b.Any idea what this is and how i can fix it? Read: 3 Reasons Why Samsung Fridge Is Not Making/Dispensing Ice. On one restart it did start buzzing at me and displayed F1 but I couldnt do any more at this stage so had to unplug again. I have not found any way to get it into Diagnostics Mode., Best description that I can give regarding the available buttons is:LEFT (tab key does not work here) RIGHTEnergy Saver LightingFreezer FridgeAlarm Ice Off, Linda,Be sure the wiring harness was not damaged in transit.Unplug fridge, unplug wire harness in flex drawer and check to be sure it is connected properly, no dirt or dust in wire harness, not damaged, check with meter to be sure.Plug the wire harness back in after you know it is in working order and not damaged.Plug fridge back in and see if the lights in the Samsung fridge come back on.-RR, I have a 4 door french door Samsung refrigerator. I have checked all connections at the main PCB and compared wire color locations from the schematic on the back of the fridge to verify all wires are in there correct location. I have done so and still have the same issue. There is a wire around the tube. Abdoulie,Try resetting the Samsung refrigerator by pressing the top left and right buttons on the display and holding them for 15 seconds.-RR, My Samsung fridge freezer is saying 8A 88. It can take up to five minutes for the compressor to turn on after Cooling Off Mode is deactivated.-RR, Joyce,Your Samsung fridge needs to be reset to attempt to clear the issue. Have Samsung RF28HFEDBBC/AAHAVE ERROR CODE BLINKING 34WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? A Samsung Refrigerator displaying an error code can lock out the Refrigerator or disable it from functioning normally. I have a Samsung RFG297 with code 40 flashing and a power cord lit up but not flashing. The issue should now be resolved. Once youve done that, the sensor can then communicate clearly with the rest of the fridge by receiving the power it needs and sending signals back to the main control board. Then, check the circuit breaker. The refrigerator will not dispense ice or water until it is fixed FIX: Press & hold Energy Saver button & Lightning button simultaneously for 15 seconds I have replaced the water inlet valve and ice maker but no ice. This does not have a digital display but 5 temperature leds for both the fridge and freezer (10 total) in a row across the top of the unit. if the of of code comes back on , then what ? CODE: 1E, 5E, SE PROBLEM: Power outage. Press and hold the Power Freeze and Power Cool buttons on your control panel simultaneously for 10 seconds. Fridge side cold- freezer does not cool- everything melted.Tried to push both buttons for error code and got nothing- maybe 88 88 but other than that cant pinpoint error.Help please, There is a fan that moves the air from the freezer to refrigerator. I did many resets using the button on the side of the ice maker. The panels showed -22 and 4 as normal so we did not think anything was wrong but this morning, but on opening the freezer everything is melted yet the display still showed the -22 and 4. The sensor is designed to continuously measure the temperature of the ice maker compartment and send that information to the fridges main control board. Has anyone encountered this issue before? If the rotor gets locks up the amperage shoots up therefore the inverter control board sees this and will show the error code 84 E.The rotor is locked up inside the compressor.The solution is to replace the compressor.Try replacing the inverter control board on the back of the unit by the compressor before messing around with the compressor and that MAY solve your issue. I took the PCB board out and could not see any burnt marks or loose cabling. Select RESET again when prompted, and then select Delete all data. I then had it shipped to my home country where this refrigerator isn't sold, and also not covered by the warranty. We already replaced the water filter, but it still does not make ice or dispense any water. Jason,Did you notice any damage or corrosion of any kind where the wire harnesses attach? This has been very useful. * For Samsung Supplies information go to: * For S.T.A.R. When you go into diagnostic mode it flashes code 41E. What do you think is the problem? I have Samsung refrigerator model RS263TDBP and the light on the front panel of the ice dispenser is flashing one line cool side of display. If after checking the internal wiring you find NO ISSUES, then replace the control board as that is the most likely issue from what you have explained.-RR. Yes, thank you I did get it started again by just keeping pressing buttons until suddenly it started to cool again, I dont know what I pressed this time that was different from before, but it worked! I have tried unplugging the unit and turning breaker off for 30 seconds and 2 minutes.