Samsung Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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14E
Display shows 14E; ice production stops or is very slow.
Ice Maker Sensor Error
1E
Freezer display shows 1E or IE and beeps; cooling may stop or be erratic.
Freezer Evaporator Sensor Error
21E
Freezer shows 21E; fan noise stops and freezer warms up; no air circulation from vents.
Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor Error
22E
Display shows 22E; fan noise from freezer or fridge section stops intermittently; poor cooling.
Refrigerator or Freezer Evaporator Fan Error (depending on model)
23E
Display shows 23E; compressor may not run or runs erratically; freezer warms.
Condenser Fan Motor Error
24E
Display shows 24E; freezer section has heavy frost on back wall and poor cooling.
Freezer Defrost Error
25E
Display shows 25E; recurring frost buildup in freezer; defrost cycle not operating correctly.
Freezer Defrost Function Error
2E
Freezer display shows 2E; freezer temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes are shown.
Freezer Compartment Sensor Error
33E
Display shows 33E; water or ice buildup around ice maker area; possible leak.
Ice Pipe Heater Error
39E
Display shows 39E; ice maker stops working; no ice production.
Ice Maker Function Error
40E
Display shows 40E; ice maker compartment too warm or too cold; irregular ice production.
Ice Room Fan Error
41E
Display shows 41E; ice maker area not cooling properly; ice melts or clumps.
Ice Room Sensor Error
4E
Freezer or combined fridge/freezer shows 4E or 4E-F; ice buildup on evaporator and poor cooling.
Freezer Defrost Sensor Error
5E
Display shows 5E or SE; freezer may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup.
Freezer Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error
84E
Display shows 84E; compressor may not start or runs briefly then stops; freezer warms quickly.
Compressor Lock or Overcurrent Error
85E
Display shows 85E; unit may not cool; error often appears after power issues or surges.
Compressor Current Sensor or Inverter Error
86E
Display shows 86E; unit may shut down or not cool; often related to power supply issues.
Abnormal Power or Voltage Error
88 88
All segments on the display show 88 88 or 88 88 flashing; unit may be in diagnostic or error mode.
Display Self-Test or Communication Error
8E
Freezer or flex-zone display shows 8E; compartment may not cool correctly.
Ice Maker or Flex-Zone Sensor Error (depending on model)
OF OF
Display shows OF OF or O FF; freezer and fridge are not cooling but lights work.
Demo Mode (Showroom Mode) Activated
PC-Er
Display shows PC-Er; controls may be unresponsive; cooling may continue or stop intermittently.
Panel Communication Error
Symptom
Control panel buttons on the freezer are unresponsive or only some buttons work.
User Interface / Touch Panel Failure
Symptom
Freezer cycles between too cold (freezing items solid) and too warm (partial thaw) without stable temperature.
Erratic Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer door does not close properly or pops open after closing.
Door Alignment / Seal Issue
Symptom
Freezer door gasket is sweating or has condensation; moisture around door frame.
Condensation / Mullion Heater or Gasket Issue
Symptom
Freezer emits a strong chemical, burning, or plastic smell.
Odor / Electrical or Contamination Issue
Symptom
Freezer has a persistent bad food or moldy smell even after defrosting.
Odor / Contamination
Symptom
Freezer interior has heavy frost or ice buildup on the back wall and around shelves.
Excessive Frost / Defrost System Failure or Air Leak
Symptom
Freezer interior light does not turn on when door is opened.
Interior Light Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming and condensation.
Door Switch or Control Fault
Symptom
Freezer is cold but makes loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noises during operation.
Excessive Operational Noise
Symptom
Freezer makes a loud banging or knocking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
Compressor or Piping Knock
Symptom
Freezer not cold enough; food is soft or partially thawed, but some cooling is present.
Insufficient Cooling / Airflow or Refrigeration Capacity Issue
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is warm while lights and display still work.
No Cooling / Sealed System or Control Failure
Symptom
Freezer runs constantly and never shuts off; interior may be too cold or still not cold enough.
Long Run Time / Thermostat or Control Issue
Symptom
Freezer temperature display does not match actual temperature measured with a thermometer.
Temperature Sensing / Calibration Issue
Symptom
Freezer will not turn on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Ice cubes are small, hollow, or clumped together in the freezer ice bin.
Poor Ice Quality / Water Supply Issue
Symptom
Ice forming on the freezer floor or under the bottom drawer.
Defrost Drain Ice Blockage
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice, but freezer is otherwise cooling normally.
No Ice Production
Symptom
Water leaking from under the freezer or pooling inside at the bottom.
Water Leak / Defrost Drain or Water Line Issue
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14E |
Display shows 14E; ice production stops or is very slow.
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Ice Maker Sensor Error | View Details |
| 1E |
Freezer display shows 1E or IE and beeps; cooling may stop or be erratic.
|
Freezer Evaporator Sensor Error | View Details |
| 21E |
Freezer shows 21E; fan noise stops and freezer warms up; no air circulation from vents.
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Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| 22E |
Display shows 22E; fan noise from freezer or fridge section stops intermittently; poor cooling.
|
Refrigerator or Freezer Evaporator Fan Error (depending on model) | View Details |
| 23E |
Display shows 23E; compressor may not run or runs erratically; freezer warms.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Error | View Details |
| 24E |
Display shows 24E; freezer section has heavy frost on back wall and poor cooling.
|
Freezer Defrost Error | View Details |
| 25E |
Display shows 25E; recurring frost buildup in freezer; defrost cycle not operating correctly.
|
Freezer Defrost Function Error | View Details |
| 2E |
Freezer display shows 2E; freezer temperature reading is inaccurate or dashes are shown.
|
Freezer Compartment Sensor Error | View Details |
| 33E |
Display shows 33E; water or ice buildup around ice maker area; possible leak.
|
Ice Pipe Heater Error | View Details |
| 39E |
Display shows 39E; ice maker stops working; no ice production.
|
Ice Maker Function Error | View Details |
| 40E |
Display shows 40E; ice maker compartment too warm or too cold; irregular ice production.
|
Ice Room Fan Error | View Details |
| 41E |
Display shows 41E; ice maker area not cooling properly; ice melts or clumps.
|
Ice Room Sensor Error | View Details |
| 4E |
Freezer or combined fridge/freezer shows 4E or 4E-F; ice buildup on evaporator and poor cooling.
|
Freezer Defrost Sensor Error | View Details |
| 5E |
Display shows 5E or SE; freezer may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup.
|
Freezer Defrost Sensor or Defrost Circuit Error | View Details |
| 84E |
Display shows 84E; compressor may not start or runs briefly then stops; freezer warms quickly.
|
Compressor Lock or Overcurrent Error | View Details |
| 85E |
Display shows 85E; unit may not cool; error often appears after power issues or surges.
|
Compressor Current Sensor or Inverter Error | View Details |
| 86E |
Display shows 86E; unit may shut down or not cool; often related to power supply issues.
|
Abnormal Power or Voltage Error | View Details |
| 88 88 |
All segments on the display show 88 88 or 88 88 flashing; unit may be in diagnostic or error mode.
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Display Self-Test or Communication Error | View Details |
| 8E |
Freezer or flex-zone display shows 8E; compartment may not cool correctly.
|
Ice Maker or Flex-Zone Sensor Error (depending on model) | View Details |
| OF OF |
Display shows OF OF or O FF; freezer and fridge are not cooling but lights work.
|
Demo Mode (Showroom Mode) Activated | View Details |
| PC-Er |
Display shows PC-Er; controls may be unresponsive; cooling may continue or stop intermittently.
|
Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons on the freezer are unresponsive or only some buttons work.
|
User Interface / Touch Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cycles between too cold (freezing items solid) and too warm (partial thaw) without stable temperature.
|
Erratic Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door does not close properly or pops open after closing.
|
Door Alignment / Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door gasket is sweating or has condensation; moisture around door frame.
|
Condensation / Mullion Heater or Gasket Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer emits a strong chemical, burning, or plastic smell.
|
Odor / Electrical or Contamination Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer has a persistent bad food or moldy smell even after defrosting.
|
Odor / Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has heavy frost or ice buildup on the back wall and around shelves.
|
Excessive Frost / Defrost System Failure or Air Leak | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light does not turn on when door is opened.
|
Interior Light Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warming and condensation.
|
Door Switch or Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is cold but makes loud humming, buzzing, or rattling noises during operation.
|
Excessive Operational Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a loud banging or knocking noise when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Compressor or Piping Knock | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cold enough; food is soft or partially thawed, but some cooling is present.
|
Insufficient Cooling / Airflow or Refrigeration Capacity Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is warm while lights and display still work.
|
No Cooling / Sealed System or Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs constantly and never shuts off; interior may be too cold or still not cold enough.
|
Long Run Time / Thermostat or Control Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer temperature display does not match actual temperature measured with a thermometer.
|
Temperature Sensing / Calibration Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not turn on at all; display is blank and no lights or sounds.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are small, hollow, or clumped together in the freezer ice bin.
|
Poor Ice Quality / Water Supply Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ice forming on the freezer floor or under the bottom drawer.
|
Defrost Drain Ice Blockage | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice, but freezer is otherwise cooling normally.
|
No Ice Production | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from under the freezer or pooling inside at the bottom.
|
Water Leak / Defrost Drain or Water Line Issue | View Details |
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