Display shows E14; condenser fan at the back of the refrigerator may not run, causing overheating.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before accessing the rear compartment. The condenser fan operates at mains or DC voltage.
Steps:
- 1. Access condenser fan: Remove the lower rear cover to expose the condenser coil and fan assembly.
- 2. Inspect for obstructions: Check for debris, dust, or objects blocking the fan blades. Remove any obstructions and clean the area.
- 3. Spin test: Gently spin the fan blades by hand. If they do not rotate freely, the motor bearings may be seized and the motor should be replaced.
- 4. Electrical test: With power disconnected, measure resistance across the fan motor terminals. An open circuit indicates a failed motor.
- 5. Check wiring: Inspect the harness from the fan to the main control board for damage or loose connectors.
- 6. Replace fan motor: Install a new condenser fan motor assembly if the original is defective. If the motor is good but never receives power, the main control board may be faulty.
After repair: Refit the rear cover to ensure proper airflow, restore power, and verify that the fan runs when the compressor is operating.
Repair Difficulty
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